2004 Chevrolet Venture Owners Manual

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Feature Last Door Closed Locking/ Lockout Deterrent Remote Driver’s Door Unlock Control Remote Lock/Unlock Conﬁrmation Content Theft Content Theft Arming/ Disarming — — — — — — 2-60 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 5-107. 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 under Exiting Programming Mode on page 2-69. 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. 2-61 Mode 4: Both Features On. This combines Modes 2 and 3. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. 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. 2-62 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. (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed; all doors will lock automatically. (cid:127) (cid:127) Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking with Transaxle in PARK (P) (cid:127) Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on; all doors will unlock automatically. (cid:127) Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed; all doors will lock automatically. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-61. 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. 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. 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 will not 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. 2-63 Remote Driver Unlock Control This feature allows you to customize the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Programmable Modes 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. Mode 4: Both Features On. This combines Modes 2 and 3. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-61. 2. Press UNLOCK 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 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. 2-64 Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-61. 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 If your vehicle has this feature, it 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 (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) 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. 2-65 Mode 3: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sounds (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) 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 (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) 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. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-61. 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. 2-66 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. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-61. 2. Turn the parking lamps on, then off. 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. 5. 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. 2-67 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. 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. 2-68 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 1. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-61. 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. 2-69 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) ✍ NOTES 2-70 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-7 Horn .............................................................3-7 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-8 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-15 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-17 Switchbanks .................................................3-21 Instrument Panel Switchbank ..........................3-21 Overhead Console Switchbank .......................3-22 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............3-22 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-25 Climate Controls ............................................3-26 Climate Control System .................................3-26 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-29 Rear Climate Control System (Without Entertainment System) ...................3-29 Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System) .......................3-32 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-34 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .............3-36 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators .............3-36 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-37 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-39 Tachometer .................................................3-40 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-41 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................3-41 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-42 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-43 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-44 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-45 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-46 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-49 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 Change Engine Oil Message ..........................3-53 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Theft-Deterrent Feature Theft-Deterrent Feature (Without Entertainment System) .................3-111 (With Entertainment System) .....................3-112 (Non-RDS Radios) ...................................3-114 (RDS Radios) ..........................................3-114 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-114 DVD Distortion ............................................3-115 Radio Reception .........................................3-115 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ........................3-116 Care of Your CD and DVD Player .................3-116 Cleaning Your DVD Player ...........................3-116 Cleaning the Video Screen ...........................3-116 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................3-116 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States) ........................3-116 Power Sliding Door Warning Message .............3-54 Door Ajar Warning Message ...........................3-55 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ..................3-55 PASS-Key® III Security Message ....................3-56 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message .......3-56 Low Fuel Warning Message ...........................3-57 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-57 Audio System(s) .............................................3-60 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 (Base Level) ...........................3-64 Radio with CD (MP3) ....................................3-75 Radio with Six-Disc CD .................................3-91 Entertainment System ..................................3-105 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. B. Front Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. D. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-37. F. Center Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. G. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-60. H. Side Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. I. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-15. J. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-10. K. Horn. See Horn on page 3-7. L. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 2-32. M. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-26. N. Rear Fan Controls. See Rear Climate Control System (Without Entertainment System) on page 3-29 or Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System) on page 3-32. O. Cupholder Tray. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-51. P. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-25. Q. Instrument Panel Switchbank. See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 3-21. R. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-51. S. Front Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. T. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-107. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers button is located on top of the steering column. 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. 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. 3-6 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. 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. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals (cid:127) 2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass (cid:127) N Windshield Wipers (cid:127) L Windshield Washer (cid:127) I Cruise Control 3-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, 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 will not see your turn signal. (cid:127) If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check the fuse. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-52 and Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-107. 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 from low to high, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you and 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. 3-9 Flash-to-Pass When the headlamps are off, pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch on the high beams. This will signal that you are going to pass. When you release the lever, they will turn off. Windshield Wipers WIPER: Turn this band to operate the windshield wipers. 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. 3-10 Windshield Washer L(Windshield Washer): Press and hold the windshield washer paddle with this symbol on it to wash your windshield. 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. {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. Rear Window Washer/Wiper If your vehicle has a rear window wiper, the switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank. Press the wiper symbol on the bottom of the switch to turn on the intermittent wiper. To turn off the wiper, 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. 3-11 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. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 3-12 Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 3-13 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 do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to resume/accelerate (R/A) brieﬂy. You will go 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, do not hold the switch at R/A. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control To increase your speed while using cruise control, do one of the following: (cid:127) 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 will begin to cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) 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. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control To reduce your speed while using cruise control, do one of the following: (cid:127) Press the SET button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, press the SET button brieﬂy. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 3-14 (cid:127) Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control To pass 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 do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control To turn off the cruise control, do one of the following: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:127) 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. Exterior Lamps The control to the left of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. 9 (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). 3-15 ; (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this setting turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system will make front parking and turn signal lamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met: Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights 5 (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 OFF or LOCK while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The ignition is on The exterior lamps control is off The parking brake is released When the DRL are on, only your front parking and turn signal lamps will be on. Your instrument panel will not be lit up. When it is dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will come on automatically. When it is 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 Interior Lamps on page 3-17. 3-16 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness 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 switchbank. Press the bottom of the switch to keep the interior lamps off while any door is open, or the top of the switch to allow the interior lamps to come on while any door is open. Dome Lamp The dome lamp is located in the headliner and has two buttons to manually turn it on or off. 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. 3-17 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 do one of the following: 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 do one of the following: Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter. Lock all doors using the power door lock switch or the key. To turn the delayed lighting feature off or on, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60. Lock all the doors using the key. (cid:127) Press LOCK on the power door lock switch. (cid:127) 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 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” following. To turn the entry lighting feature off or on, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60. 3-18 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 2-60. 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 the interior lamps override feature. See “Interior Lamps Override” earlier in this section. 3-19 Rear Reading Lamps There may be two reading lamps in the third row headliner. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens of the lamp. There is also a reading lamp in the second row, integrated with the dome lamp. To turn the second row reading lamp on or off, press the button next to the lamp lens. Rear reading 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 will not 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. (cid:127) Open a closed door, or close and reopen a door. 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. 3-20 (cid:127) (cid:127) 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. Instrument Panel Switchbank The instrument panel switchbank is located in the instrument panel below the comfort controls. This switchbank may include the following: (cid:127) Rear Fan Knob. See Rear Climate Control System (Without Entertainment System) on page 3-29 or Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System) on page 3-32. (cid:127) Rear Window Wiper/Washer. See “Rear Window Wiper/Washer” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. Traction Control Switches. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. If your vehicle does not have some of these options, there will be a blank. 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 mat into place after cleaning. 3-21 (cid:127) 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. Overhead Console Switchbank The overhead console switchbank is located in the overhead console. This switchbank may include the following: Interior Lamps Override. See “Interior Lamps Override” under Interior Lamps on page 3-17. (cid:127) Power Sliding Door(s)/Override Switch(es). See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16. (cid:127) Power Rear Quarter Windows. See Power Rear Quarter Windows on page 2-26. (cid:127) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Aid (URPA) Disable Switch. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-22. If your vehicle does not have some of these options, there will be a blank. 3-22 (cid:127) {CAUTION: Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system, the driver must check carefully before backing up. The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) while parking. And, the system does not detect objects that are more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) behind the vehicle. So, unless you check carefully behind you before and when you back up, you could strike children, pedestrians, bicyclists or pets behind you, and they could be injured or killed. Whether or not you are using Rear Park Assist, always check carefully behind your vehicle before you back up and then watch closely as you do. URPA can be turned off by pressing the rear park aid disable switch located in the overhead console switchbank. While 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. 3-23 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 Your Vehicle on page 5-100. 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: Description amber light amber/amber lights amber/amber/red lights & continuous chime amber/amber/red lights ﬂashing & continuous chime English 5 ft. 40 in. 20 in. Metric 1.5 m 1.0 m 0.5 m 1 ft 0.3 m 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. 3-24 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: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. 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 any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the power outlet can cause 3-25 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: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. 3-26 ) (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. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of 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. 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the fan. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate. : (Outside Air): Press this button to turn the outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on, 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. ? (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/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. 3-27 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. < REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for about ﬁve minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. 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. - (Defog): This mode directs air to the windshield and the ﬂoor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. 0 (Defrost): Pressing this button directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 3-28 Rear Climate Control System (Without Entertainment System) Your vehicle may have a rear climate-control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a rear-seat passenger to set a separate temperature and adjust the fan speed, for the rear-seating area. This system works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. This knob is located below the main climate-control system on the instrument panel switchbank. Use this knob to adjust the fan speed for the rear-seat passengers, from the front-seating area. Outlet Adjustment Use the knob located in the center of the outlet, to change the direction of the air ﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets on the hood that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside your vehicle more effectively. 3-29 Directing the Airﬂow To direct the airﬂow to the rear-seating area, use the right knob located on the main climate-control panel. (cid:127) Select vent or bi-level mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the overhead outlets. (cid:127) Select ﬂoor, defog or defrost mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the ﬂoor outlets. These controls are overhead, on the control panel located behind the driver’s seat. A rear-seat passenger can use these controls to personally adjust the temperature and the fan speed for the rear-seating area. The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned to R (Rear) to allow the rear-seat passengers to use the controls located on the control panel in the rear-seating area. Performing this action disables the fan knob on the switchbank. To return control to that knob, turn the knob out of R. Generally the upper outlets are used for air conditioning and the ﬂoor outlets are used for heating. Selecting the Fan Speed 9 (Fan): Turn the fan knob on either rear fan control to numeral 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airﬂow to the rear-seating area. Turn the fan knob on either rear fan control to 0 or OFF to turn off the fan. 3-30 Setting the Temperature If the driver is adjusting the temperature, do the following: To increase or decrease the temperature for the entire vehicle, use the temperature controls located on the main climate-control panel. If using the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle. If it is not on, then the temperature in the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature. If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting the temperature, do the following: Turn the right knob, located on the overhead rear-control panel, behind the driver’s seat, clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the temperature in the rear-seating area only. Rear Air Outlets To increase airﬂow through the rear ﬂoor outlets, place the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward position. For more information, see Rear Seat Operation on page 1-6. The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air return outlet. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions. Also, keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console, between and under the front seats, free of objects that could also obstruct airﬂow to the rear-seating area. For more information on how to use the main climate control system, see “Climate Control System” listed previously in this section. For information on ventilation, see “Outlet Adjustment” under “Climate Control System” listed previously in this section. 3-31 Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System) Your vehicle may have a rear climate-control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed or a rear-seat passenger to set a separate temperature and adjust the fan speed, for the rear-seating area. This system works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. This knob is located below the main climate-control system on the instrument panel switchbank. Use this knob to adjust the fan speed for the rear-seat passengers, from the front-seating area. These controls are overhead, on the control panel located behind the front seats. A rear-seat passenger can use these controls to personally adjust the temperature and the fan speed for the rear-seating area. The fan knob located on the switchbank must be turned to R (Rear) to allow the rear-seat passengers to use the controls located on the control panel in the rear-seating area. If this fan knob is not in R when the FAN or TEMP button is pressed, the rear control panel will show DISABLED. 3-32 Directing the Airﬂow To direct the airﬂow to the rear-seating area, use the right knob located on the main climate-control panel. (cid:127) Select vent or bi-level mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the overhead outlets. (cid:127) Select ﬂoor, defog or defrost mode to direct air to the rear of the vehicle through the ﬂoor outlets. Generally the upper outlets are used for air conditioning and the ﬂoor outlets are used for heating. Selecting the Fan Speed If the driver is adjusting the fan speed, use the following control: 9 (Fan): Turn the fan knob on the rear fan control located below the main climate-control system on the switchbank to numeral 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airﬂow to the rear-seating area. Turn the fan knob on the rear fan control to 0 to turn off the fan. If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting the fan speed, use the following control: FAN: Press the FAN button on the rear control panel. The display will show the current setting. Press the left and right arrow buttons to cycle through the available settings: OFF, LOW, MED and HIGH. Setting the Temperature If the driver is adjusting the temperature, do the following: To increase or decrease the temperature for the entire vehicle, use the temperature controls located on the main climate-control panel. If using the main climate-control panel, then the air-conditioning system must be on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle. If it is not on, then the temperature in the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature. If a rear-seat passenger is adjusting the temperature, do the following: Press the TEMP button on the rear control panel. Use the left arrow button to make the air cooler. Use the right arrow button to make the air warmer. Rear Air Outlets To increase airﬂow through the rear ﬂoor outlets, place the left bucket seat in the second row in the forward position. For more information, see Rear Seat Operation on page 1-6. 3-33 The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air return outlet. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions. Also, keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console, between and under the front seats, free of objects that could also obstruct airﬂow to the rear-seating area. For more information on how to use the main climate control system, see “Climate Control System” listed previously in this section. For information on ventilation, see “Outlet Adjustment” under “Climate Control System” listed previously in this section. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment ﬁlter. The ﬁlter removes certain contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced early. For how often to change the air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. The access panel for the passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located in the back of the glove box. To replace the ﬁlter, do the following: 3-34 1. Pull the tab located on the outer access panel up and out. 2. Then push the tab, located on the left of the inner access panel, to the right. 3. The ﬁrst air ﬁlter will pull straight out. To remove the second, reach in and slide it toward the opening. Pull the second ﬁlter out. 4. Replace the ﬁlters by reversing Step 3. Make sure the ﬁlters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on both ﬁlters. For the type of ﬁlter to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. 5. Close the inner access door, while squeezing the tab. Be sure it is tightly closed. 6. Snap the outer access panel into the back of the glove box. 3-35 Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly – and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Your vehicle also has a message center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Message Center on page 3-50. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. 3-36 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-37 Cluster with Tachometer 3-38 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be done. If it cannot be, it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Dual Trip Odometers In addition to the standard odometer, the cluster can also display two separate trip odometers, designated by the letter A or B in the display window, as well as your vehicle’s Engine Oil Life, which is designated by the word OIL in the display window. The display can be toggled between the odometer, the trip odometers, and engine oil life by quickly pressing and releasing the trip/reset button located to the right of the temperature gage. The display toggles once each time the trip/reset button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds. The display toggles in the following sequence: Odometer - Trip Odometer A - Trip Odometer B - Engine Oil Life. If the engine oil life is left on the display, it will automatically toggle back to the odometer after about 15 seconds. Each of the two trip odometers can be used to keep track of different trip distances, such as the mileage of a long trip and the mileage driven on the current tank of fuel. The trip odometers will continue to keep track of miles (kilometers) driven even if they are not currently displayed. To reset the odometer to zero, press and hold the trip/reset button for at least 1.5 seconds, but less than three seconds. Only the trip odometer that is showing in the display will be reset. 3-39 Retro-Active Reset Each of the two trip odometers has a feature called retro-active reset. This feature can be used to set either or both trip odometer(s) to the number of miles (kilometers) driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if you forget to reset your trip odometer at the beginning of a trip. To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold the trip/reset button for at least three seconds. The trip odometer will then display the number of miles (kilometers) driven since the ignition was last turned on and you began driving. If you use the retro-active reset feature after you have started the vehicle, but before you begin moving, the display will show the number of miles (kilometers) you drove during the last ignition cycle. Once you begin driving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. For example, if you have driven 5.0 miles (8.0 km) since you started your vehicle, and then activate the retro-active reset feature, the display will show 5.0 miles (8.0 km). As you drive, the display will then increase to 5.1 miles (8.2 km), 5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc. Only the trip odometer that is displayed will be affected by the retro-active reset so that both trip odometers can be used separately. 3-40 Tachometer Your vehicle may have a tachometer that displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see Air Bag Systems on page 1-94. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. 3-41 If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The air bag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 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 doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t 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. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. 3-42 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 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-43 and Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-33. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle may have this light. If it does, the anti-lock brake system warning light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, the anti-lock brake system needs service and you don’t have anti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-43 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Your vehicle may have a traction control system warning light. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the TCS button located in the instrument panel switchbank the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information. If there’s a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. United States Canada 3-44 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! United States Canada Cluster with Tachometer 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 5-27. 3-45 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. 3-46 If you keep driving your vehicle with this This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed. (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations. (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-6. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. 3-47 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-48 Fuel Gage When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. United States Canada Cluster with Tachometer If your fuel is low, the warning message in the message center will come on. See Low Fuel Warning Message on page 3-57. Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. (cid:127) At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. 3-49 It takes a little more or a little less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more or less than half of the tank’s capacity to ﬁll it. The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or speeding up. The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off. If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is displayed when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system. Your vehicle may need service. When this message is displayed, the traction control system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The message may appear for the following reasons: Message Center The message center is located in the instrument panel cluster. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts. Service Traction System Warning Message If there’s a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on. If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on until your brakes cool down. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning message will come on. If the traction control system warning message comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. United States Canada 3-50 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Traction Active Message Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message United States Canada If your vehicle has the traction control system, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will appear when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message appears, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. United States Canada This message will come on when your engine gets too hot. If this message comes on, 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 5-27. 3-51 Charging System Indicator Message Low Oil Pressure Message United States

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