2005 Pontiac GTO Owners Manual

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connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualiﬁed to do so. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-50 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts. If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision. If an airbag inﬂates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. If the frontal airbags inﬂate, you will also need to replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s safety belt buckle assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision. After a crash you may need to replace the driver and front passenger’s safety belt buckle assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not deployed. The driver and front passenger’s safety belt buckle assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-25. 1-51 ✍ NOTES 1-52 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............................................................2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System .........................2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...........2-5 Doors and Locks .............................................2-7 Door Locks ....................................................2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................2-8 Trunk ............................................................2-8 Windows ........................................................2-11 Power Windows ............................................2-12 Sun Visors ...................................................2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-13 Immobilizer ..................................................2-13 Immobilizer Operation ....................................2-13 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-15 New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-15 Ignition Positions ..........................................2-16 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-17 Starting the Engine .......................................2-17 Racing or Other Competitive Driving ................2-18 Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-18 Manual Transmission Operation ......................2-21 Parking Brake ..............................................2-23 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ............................2-24 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ............................2-25 Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-26 Engine Exhaust ............................................2-26 Running the Engine While Parked ...................2-27 Mirrors ...........................................................2-28 Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-28 Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-28 Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-28 Storage Areas ................................................2-29 Glove Box ...................................................2-29 Cupholder(s) ................................................2-29 Front Storage Area .......................................2-29 Center Console Storage Area .........................2-29 Vehicle Personalization ...................................2-30 2-1 Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-2 The main key can be used for the ignition and the driver’s door lock. There is another key that locks and unlocks the glove box. This key can usually be kept in the unlocked glove box. Then, when leaving your vehicle and main key with a car park attendant, you can lock valuables in the glove box and take the glove box key with you. The vehicle comes with a security card that lists various security numbers for your vehicle, including key numbers, and the radio PIN. Please keep the card in a safe place, away from your vehicle. If a replacement key is needed, you will have to go to the dealership to purchase one. In an emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. Notice: you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: • Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. • If you have to get close to your vehicle before the key works, the battery may be weak or discharged. The battery in the remote key should last about ﬁve years. When the battery is weak or discharged, the remote key will need to be replaced. There is no battery replacement for the remote key transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5. • If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualiﬁed technician for service. 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation The buttons on your key allow you to lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk. When pressing the key buttons, ensure that other keys on the key ring are not between the main key and the vehicle. Other keys can obscure the signal being transmitted to the vehicle. When a button on the key is pressed, it sends a signal to the vehicle. The receiver of the signal is a small rectangle centered on top of the dashboard. The receiver is also used to measure sunlight. It is important that the receiver is clean, not covered, and that there are no metal objects close by, as this may block the signals. LOCK: Press this button on the key to lock all the doors, disable the engine, and set the alarm. The vehicle’s turn signals will brieﬂy ﬂash. If you prefer to have the turn signals ﬂash accompanied by the horn sounding, the LOCK feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 2-30. The LOCK button on the key will not work if the ignition is turned on, or if the driver’s and/or passenger’s door is open. Prior to locking your vehicle, make sure all the doors are closed completely. If the LOCK button is pressed when a door is open, the horn will sound three times to indicate that a door has not locked. Close the open door and reset the remote system by ﬁrst pressing the UNLOCK button and then the LOCK button on the key. 2-5 Battery The key has a non-removable battery. Under normal use, the battery in your key should last about ﬁve years. You can tell the battery is weak if the key will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the key buttons work, it is probably time for a replacement key. See your dealership to purchase a replacement key. If the buttons on the key are not working at the normal range in any location, insert the key into the ignition and turn it ON and then OFF. Remove the key from the ignition and try pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons again. If it still does not work a replacement key may be needed. You will have to go to the dealership to purchase a replacement key. UNLOCK: Press this button on the key to unlock the doors. The turn signal lamps will ﬂash twice, and the horn will chirp twice, if this unlocking option is selected through vehicle personalization. The interior light will also turn on for a short time. If UNLOCK is pressed once, the driver’s door will unlock. If UNLOCK is pressed a second time, or is held down for more than half a second, all the doors will unlock. If you prefer to have all the doors unlock with a single press, the unlock feature can be changed to unlock all doors. See “Two Stage Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 2-30. If the lock system is overloaded as a result of repeated use in a short time interval, the power supply is cut off for about 30 seconds. The door lock system has been designed to make the vehicle horn chirp rapidly ﬁve times if it detects a fault in the lock system when the LOCK button is pressed. You should check to see that the doors have locked. V(Trunk): Press the button with the opened trunk symbol to release the trunk lid. The trunk button on the key will not work if you are travelling over 12 mph (20 km/h). 2-6 Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:127) Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. (cid:127) Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. (cid:127) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to unlock and lock your vehicle. To unlock the doors from inside the vehicle, pull up on either the driver’s or passenger’s door lock knob. To lock the doors, press either knob down. To lock or unlock your vehicle from the outside, use your key in the driver’s lock or press the lock and unlock buttons on the remote key. To lock the doors from the outside using the key in the lock, do the following: 1. Insert the key in the driver’s door lock. 2. Turn the key clockwise. 3. Turn the key back to the vertical position and remove. The alarm system is not set using this method. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-14 for information. To unlock the doors from the outside using the key in the lock, do the following: 1. Insert the key in the driver’s door lock. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise. 3. Then turn the key back to the vertical position and remove. The alarm system will go off as soon as a door is opened. To turn off the alarm, turn the key in the ignition to ON or press the unlock button on the remote key. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-14 for information. 2-7 Your vehicle cannot be locked using the remote key if the key is in the ignition and the ignition is ON. The vehicle also cannot be locked if the driver’s door is open. To use the remote key to lock the doors, both doors must be closed. If only the passenger’s door is open when the lock button is pressed, the driver’s door will lock but the passenger’s door will not. The horn will honk three times to indicate that the passenger’s door has not locked. The passenger’s door must be closed and the system must be reset in order to lock both doors. To reset the system, press the unlock button and then press the lock button on the remote key. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic door locking feature which can be programmed through the trip computer buttons and instrument panel center display. It can be programmed to be on or off. See Vehicle Personalization on page 2-30 for more information. Your vehicle was programmed from the factory to automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). 2-8 Trunk {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: (cid:127) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:127) Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-26. (cid:127) Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk, press and hold the button with the trunk symbol on the key. The vehicle must be moving at less than 12 mph (20 km/h) for the trunk to open. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5. When the trunk is unlocked, it can then be opened from the outside. After partially opening the trunk lid, it will automatically open the rest of the way on its own. The trunk locks automatically when closed, so be careful not to leave your key in the trunk. Remote Trunk Release This feature is used to unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle. Press the button inside the glovebox to unlock the trunk. The vehicle must not be moving over 12 mph (20 km/h) and the alarm system must be off. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-14. For added security, the remote trunk release button will not operate when the doors are locked, the engine is off, and the key is removed from the ignition. 2-9 Emergency Trunk Release Handle There is also a secondary trunk release handle located under the passenger side rear seat head restraint. To access this handle, lift the head restraint and then pull the yellow ring. The vehicle must not moving. Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it. Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. 2-10 Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-11 Express-Down Window Both window switches have an express-down feature. Hold the switch down brieﬂy and then release it. To stop the express-down feature, move the switch up or down again. Sun Visors To help block out glare, pull the sun visors down. Pull on the inside edges of the sun visors to swing them from the front windshield to the side window. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors Both the driver and passenger’s side sun visors have lighted vanity mirrors. Raise the cover on the top of the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror. The lights at either side of the vanity mirror automatically turn on and off when the cover is opened and closed. Power Windows Use the switches located between the seats to operate the windows. To raise the window, pull the switch up. To lower the window, press the switch down. The windows will operate while the ignition is turned to ON, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-17. When the doors are opened, the power windows are deactivated and will not operate until the ignition is turned to ON again. 2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is an electronic engine immobilizer, which disables the car, when the key is removed from the ignition. The system works when you turn the key to ON. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. The correct key will start the vehicle. Your vehicle has a special key that works with the theft-deterrent system. There is a transponder in the key head. If the key is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. 2-13 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-86 for more information on fuses. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system to have a new key made. If you are ever driving and the security light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. The theft-deterrent system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the theft-deterrent system at this time. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. Arming the System The alarm system is turned on when the LOCK button on the key is pressed. Therefore, locking the doors by pressing LOCK not only locks all the doors but, after a short delay, also sets the alarm system. When the system is armed, the alarm is triggered when any of the doors, hood or trunk are opened or a hot-wire attempted. The alarm system thinks a break-in has occurred. An alarm sounds and the turn signals and dome light will ﬂash. When the alarm system is turned on, you may open the trunk by pressing the trunk symbol button on the key. This does not set off the alarm, but leaves the alarm system on and undisturbed. Closing the trunk re-arms the trunk alarm after a short delay. The LOCK button on the key will not function when the ignition is turned ON or the driver’s door is open. Disarming the System To disarm the system, press UNLOCK on the key or turn the ignition to ON. 2-14 How to Detect a Tamper Condition The exterior turn signals should ﬂash twice when returning to your vehicle and pressing UNLOCK on the key. If they ﬂash three times, an attempted break-in has occurred while the vehicle was armed. If you wish to ﬁnd out what set the alarm off, turn the ignition on and look at the trip computer display for the ALARM ACTIVATED message being shown. See “Trip Computer Warning Messages” under Trip Computer on page 3-33. The ALARM ACTIVATED message will be displayed ﬁrst for one second, followed by the trigger point screens. The trigger point screens will also be displayed for one second. If more than one trigger point has been activated, the display will show each trigger point screen in sequence for one second, returning back to the ALARM ACTIVATED screen. The alarm screens will be shown in a continuous cycle until the trip computer MODE button is pressed. The center display then reverts to the last screen shown prior to the ignition being off. The possible trigger points are the following: • The hood has been opened. • The trunk has been opened. • One of the doors has been opened. • Hot wiring of the vehicle was attempted (ignition on without key inserted). Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:127) Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). (cid:127) Do not drive at any one speed, fast or slow, for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. (cid:127) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 2-15 Ignition Positions The key can be turned to one of three positions while in the ignition switch. A (LOCK): This is the only position from which you can insert or remove the key. When the key is inserted and is in this position, the radio, wipers, and accessory power outlet will continue to work until the key is removed. Once the key is removed these accessories will turn off. By selecting the ON switch on the radio these accessories will continue to work for one hour or until either door is opened. If the key is left inserted in this position, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened to remind you the key has been left in the ignition. If the key is left in the ignition, it can drain the battery. Make sure to remove the key when leaving the vehicle. 2-16 The key can only be turned to this position if the vehicle’s automatic transmission is in PARK (P). To help guard against theft, your vehicle’s engine is automatically disabled shortly after turning the key to this position. A ﬂashing padlock symbol on the bottom left corner of the instrument panel indicates this. The steering column is automatically locked when the key is removed. To release the steering wheel, insert the key again and turn it towards the front of the vehicle. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. B (ON): This position is where the key returns to after you start your engine and release the key. The ignition switch stays in ON when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. C (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature that enables the radio, power windows, windshield wipers, and accessory power outlet to continue to work after the ignition key has been turned to LOCK and removed from the ignition. The radio, wipers and accessory power outlet will turn off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK and removed. By turning the radio back on, you will be able to operate it, the windshield wipers, and the accessory power outlet for up to one hour or until: • The radio is turned off • Either door is opened The windows will also operate for 15 minutes or until either door is opened. Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the ﬂoor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down — that is a safety feature. 2-17 If you use your vehicle for racing or other Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. Notice: competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine. Be sure to check the oil level often during racing or other competitive driving and keep the level at or near the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick. For information on how to add oil, see Engine Oil on page 5-13. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. Push in the button on top of the shift lever when shifting into position. Starting Your Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal and the parking brake ﬁrmly applied, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it does not start, wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition key to START. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not run your engine at high speeds when it is cold. If the weather is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. 2-18 PARK (P): The engine can be started in this position. This position prevents the rear wheels from turning and so should be selected, together with the parking brake, when leaving the vehicle. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-24. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must have your foot on the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. The vehicle will not shift from PARK (P) if the button is pressed before the brake is applied. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever, push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P), and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the desired gear. See Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-25. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-28. 2-19 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle. DRIVE (D): This is the most effective position for normal or freeway driving. This position gives maximum fuel efficiency, as the transmission can choose the appropriate gear (1 through 4) for the existing load and driving conditions. 2-20 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (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 than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. 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 (1), the transmission will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Remember to move the shift lever back to DRIVE (D) so that the transmission again upshifts into higher gears. Even though the shift lever may be in FIRST (1), the transmission does not select ﬁrst gear until vehicle speed is less that 35 mph (56 km/h). Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. Here is how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less than 40 mph (64 km/h). If you come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. Your shift lever is in NEUTRAL when it is centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Apply pressure to get the lever past FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 2-21 One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) Trip Computer Instrument Panel Cluster When this light comes on, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). The light will be displayed on the instrument panel cluster and a message will be displayed on the trip computer. You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off this feature. This helps you get the best possible fuel economy. Shift Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for the best fuel economy. Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds 1 to 2 16 mph (25 km/h) 2 to 3 22 mph (35 km/h) 3 to 4 30 mph (48 km/h) 4 to 5 40 mph (65 km/h) 5 to 6 50 mph (80 km/h) If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. 2-22 After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a lower gear if you prefer. Notice: Forcing the shift lever into any gear except FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes on may damage the transmission. Shift only from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on. This light will come on when: • The engine coolant temperature is higher than 169°F (76°C), • you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and • you are 21 percent throttle or less. See One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) on page 3-26 and Trip Computer on page 3-33 for more information. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake handle without pressing the release button. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake handle up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake handle all the way down. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. 2-23 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P). • Press in and hold the shift lever button, located on the top of the shift lever. • Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 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). 2-24 It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have 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 pushing the shift lever button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to move 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) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-24. 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 your vehicle uphill. This should take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can move the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can press the button on the shift lever to shift from PARK (P) while the ignition is ON. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-18. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal down. Release the shift lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button. Shift Lock Release If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition to LOCK to remove the key. 2. Remove the front console rubber insert, located in front of the shift lever, by lifting upwards. 3. Remove the screw slightly to the right of the front center. 4. Open the console storage compartment and pry the console cover assembly from the console. The cover is attached in six places. 5. Insert a tool into the opening in front of the shift lever and move the yellow release lever forward. 6. Press the button on the shift lever to move lever out of park. 7. Replace the console cap. 8. Have the vehicle ﬁxed as soon as possible. 2-25 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-26 Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-26. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-24. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-24. 2-27 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield. Second, adjust the angle of the mirror by moving the mirror to a position that allows you to see out of the back window. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position. To return the mirror to the daytime position, move the lever away from you. Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door armrest. You can adjust the angle of the mirrors when the ignition is on. Move the selector switch located above the four-way control pad to choose the right or left mirror. To adjust a mirror, use the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go. Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 2-28 Storage Areas Glove Box Use the glovebox key to lock and unlock the glovebox. For security, the master key is designed not to operate the glovebox lock. See Keys on page 2-2. To lock, insert the key, turn clockwise and then remove. To unlock, insert the key and turn counterclockwise and remove. To open, pull the handle to the left and pull the glove box door down until it stops and is fully open. Cupholder(s) The two cupholders are located in front of the center console storage area. Front Storage Area There is one storage compartment located under the audio system and one located in the rear of the center console. Push the cover once to open them. An open bin is also provided under the front storage compartment. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a center console storage area. To open the storage area, pull up on the latch at the front edge of the cover. 2-29 Vehicle Personalization The vehicle personalization mode enables the driver to customize some of the vehicle features using the trip computer buttons and instrument panel center display. Only features that are equipped on the vehicle will be displayed. The following list shows features that can be reset or customized: • RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS • UNDERSPEED CHIME • DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DISPLAY • DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DEFAULT • TRIP COMPUTER A & B • DIGITAL SPEEDO (Speedometer) • REST REMINDER • STOP WATCH • RADIO DISPLAY • CONFIRMATION BEEPS • SPEED–DEPENDENT VOLUME • AUDIO DISTORTION LIMITER • HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY TIME • HEADLIGHTS APPROACH TIME • AUTO HEADLIGHTS SENSITIVITY • COURTESY LAMP TIMEOUT • IGNITION OFF COURTESY LAMP • TWO STAGE UNLOCK • AUTO LOCK IN DRIVE (Automatic Transmission Only) • DOOR LOCK INDICATION 2-30 Entering Programming Mode The vehicle programming mode is accessed through the Options Menu. To access the Options Menu, do one of the following: • When the vehicle is stopped, hold down the MODE button while turning the ignition from LOCK to ON. The MODE button is located on the instrument panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster. The Options Menu will then display. • When the vehicle has been started, the system check completed, and the vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (10 km/h), the Options Menu will display for three seconds. If the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the Options Menu will disappear, and the display will return to the previous trip computer function. The programming mode is not accessible if an alarm warning has been activated or a warning symbol on the instrument panel cluster has been triggered. R Q (Programming Mode Selection): When the Options Menu is displayed, use the trip computer up or down arrows to enter the programming mode. There are help screens available to assist you in understanding the feature that you are adjusting. If a menu item is selected and the screen is left for more than ﬁve seconds before making a selection, a help screen displays to inform you how to operate the selected feature. 2-31 Navigating the Menu To scroll through the different personalization features, press the MODE button. To change the setting, use the up or down arrows. To continue, press the MODE button. The following information shows how to reset or customize features after entering the main menu: RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS This option restores the instrument panel, audio system, and other general vehicle systems to the factory default settings. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection is No. If Yes is selected, the next feature will be displayed after a two second delay. This delay is to allow time for the default parameters to be set. Press the MODE button to continue. UNDERSPEED CHIME This option is used to enable or disable the underspeed chime. Overspeed provides a chime when your vehicle’s travelling speed exceeds the overspeed chosen value, whereas underspeed provides an additional chime to indicate when your vehicle’s travelling speed drops below the overspeed. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection is No. If Yes is selected, the underspeed chime is activated. Press the MODE button to continue. See “O/SPEED (Overspeed)” under Trip Computer on page 3-33 for more information. DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DISPLAY This option is used to enable or disable the Time to Arrival/Distance to Arrival/Remaining Fuel set of displays. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection is No. If Yes is selected, the Time to Arrival/Distance to Arrival/Remaining Fuel set of displays is activated. Press the MODE button to continue. 2-32 DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DEFAULT This option displays only if the DIST TO ARRIVAL DISPLAY is set to Yes. The Distance to Arrival, can be reset, when not in personalization mode, by pressing the SET button for less than two seconds. The distance resets to 300 miles (500 km), which is the default setting. When in personalization mode, the default setting can be increased or decreased by tapping the up or down arrows. When the desired distance is set, press the MODE button to continue. TRIP COMPUTER A & B This option is used to select either one or two Trip Time/Trip Distance/Fuel Used set of displays. Use the up or down arrows to select Trip A or Trip A & B. The default selection is Trip A. Press the MODE button to continue. DIGITAL SPEEDO (Speedometer) This option allows you to turn on a digital speedometer that will appear on the center display. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection is Yes. Press the MODE button to continue. REST REMINDER This option is to alert the driver that they may have been travelling for too long without a break. Use the up or down arrows to select No or Yes. The default selection is Yes. Press the MODE button to continue. STOP WATCH This option is used to enable or disable the Stop Watch display. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection is No. If Yes is selected, the Stop Watch display is activated. Press the MODE button to continue. RADIO DISPLAY This option is used to enable or disable the audio system display on the instrument panel cluster. Detailed information on the operation of the radio and CD is provided in the audio section. Use the up or down arrows to select On or Off. The default selection is On. If On is selected, the Radio display is activated. Press the MODE button to continue. See Radio with Six-Disc CD on page 3-46. 2-33 CONFIRMATION BEEPS This option is used to enable or disable the audio system conﬁrmation beeps function. This function is explained further in the audio section. The audio system option level ﬁtted to your vehicle determines the menu choices available. Use the up or down arrows to select Beeps On, CD Load & Eject Only, or Beeps Off. The default selection is On. If On is selected, the audio system conﬁrmation beeps function is activated. Press the MODE button to continue. See Radio with Six-Disc CD on page 3-46. SPEED-DEPENDENT VOLUME This option is used to enable or disable the audio system speed–dependent volume function. This function is explained further in the audio section. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the setting to Off, 1, 2, 3, 4, or Max (maximum). The default selection is 2. Press the MODE button to continue. See Radio with Six-Disc CD on page 3-46. AUDIO DISTORTION LIMITER This option is used to enable or disable the audio system distortion limiting function. This function is explained further in the audio section. Use the up or down arrows to select On or Off. The default selection is On. If On is selected, the audio distortion limiting function is activated. Press the MODE button to continue. See Radio with Six-Disc CD on page 3-46. HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY TIME This option is used to adjust the headlights off delay time. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the delay setting between zero and 180 seconds. The default selection is one second. Press the MODE button to continue. HEADLIGHTS APPROACH TIME This option is used to adjust the headlights approach time. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the delay setting between zero and 90 seconds. The default selection is 30 seconds. Press the MODE button to continue. See Headlamps on page 3-13. 2-34 AUTO HEADLIGHTS SENSITIVITY This option is used to adjust the automatic headlights on sensitivity. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the sensitivity setting to Early, Normal, or Late. The default selection is Normal. Press the MODE button to continue. See Headlamps on page 3-13. COURTESY LAMP TIMEOUT This option is used to adjust the length of time that the interior courtesy lamp remains illuminated after opening a door or unlocking the vehicle at night. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the time setting between zero and 255 seconds. The default selection is 30 seconds. Press the MODE button to continue. IGNITION OFF COURTESY LAMP This option is used to adjust the length of time that the interior courtesy lamp remains illuminated after the ignition is turned off, at night only. Use the up or down arrows to adjust the time setting between zero and 255 seconds. The default selection is 30 seconds. Press the MODE button to continue. TWO STAGE UNLOCK This option is used to enable or disable the two stage door unlock function. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection is Yes. If Yes is selected, the Two Stage Unlock function is activated. This means that only the driver’s door will unlock on the ﬁrst press of the UNLOCK button on the key. If UNLOCK is pressed and held a second time, or is held down for more than half a second, all the doors will unlock. If No is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the ﬁrst press of the UNLOCK button. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. AUTO LOCK IN DRIVE (Automatic Transmission Only) This option is used to enable or disable the automatic door locking when in Drive function. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection is Yes. If Yes is selected, the Auto Lock In Drive function is activated. This means that the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). If No is selected, the doors will not automatically lock. Press the MODE button to continue. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-8 for more information. 2-35 Exiting Programming Mode To exit, do one of the following: • Press the MODE button to scroll through to the exit screen. • Drive the vehicle at more than 6 mph (10 km/h). • Turn the ignition to LOCK if the vehicle is stopped. DOOR LOCK INDICATION This option is used to select the type of indication provided to the driver upon locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors. Use the up or down arrows to select Indicators or Indicators & Horn. The default selection is Indicators. Press the MODE button to continue. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5 and Door Locks on page 2-7 for more information. EXIT OPTIONS MENU This option is used to either exit the personalization mode options menu or to return to the start of the options menu. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No. If Yes is selected, the trip computer exits calibration mode and returns to the previous trip computer display. If No is selected, the menu returns to the start of the options menu, RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS display. Press the MODE button to continue. 2-36 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-9 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .......................................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-13 Headlamps ..................................................3-13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-14 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-15 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................3-15 Dome Lamp .................................................3-16 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-16 Front Reading Lamps ....................................3-16 Trunk Lamp .................................................3-16 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-16 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-17 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-18 Climate Controls ............................................3-19 Climate Control System .................................3-19 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-21 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-22 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-23 Speedometer ...............................................3-24 Tachometer .................................................3-24 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-24 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-25 Charging System Light ..................................3-26 One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ...............................3-26 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-27 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-27 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-28 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-28 Security Light ...............................................3-31 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-31 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-31 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ...........................................3-32 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-32 Trip Computer ................................................3-33 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) .............................................3-45 Setting the Time ...........................................3-45 Radio with Six-Disc CD .................................3-46 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-55 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-56 Radio Reception ...........................................3-57 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-57 Care of the CD Player ...................................3-57 Backglass Antenna .......................................3-58 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 3-21. B. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-15 and Exterior Lamps on page 3-13. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-23. D. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9. E. Trip Computer Control. See Trip Computer on page 3-33. F. Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21. G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. H. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-19. I. Audio System Controls. See Audio System(s) on page 3-45. J. Cruise Control Lever. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-56. L. Tilt Wheel. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. M. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. N. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 2-16. O. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-18 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-21. P. Cupholders. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-29. Q. Power Window Switches. See Power Windows on page 2-12. R. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-23. S. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-29. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers 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. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not 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 will not work. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located under the steering column. 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To tilt the wheel, pull the lever down. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Telescopic Steering Column The steering column also has a telescopic function which allows the steering wheel to move closer or further away from the driver. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. • Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-9. • Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. 3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up to signal right turn and all the way down to signal a left turn. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam with the headlamps on, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. The headlamps will change from low beam to high beam. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is on. If the fog lamps are on when the high-beam headlamps are activated, the fog lamps will turn off. The fog lamp indicator in the instrument panel cluster will turn off. 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 arrows ﬂash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-86. 3-8 Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass, even if the headlamps and ignition are turned off. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. If ﬂash-to-pass is activated, then the headlamp high/low-beam changer indicator will display on the instrument panel cluster. The fog lamps are turned off while this feature is active. Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers and washer. These functions operate when the ignition is turned to ON, LOCK, or when the Retained Accessory Power is in operation. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-17. INT (Intermittent): Push the lever up to turn on the wipers. Put the lever in the ﬁrst position for intermittent wiping cycles. The delay will change as your vehicle’s speed changes. The delay will decrease as you go faster and increase as you go slower. 1 (Low Speed): Put the lever in the second position for slow, steady wiping cycles. 2 (High Speed): Put the lever in the third position for rapid wiping cycles. L (Mist): Move the lever to this position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the lever down longer. 0 (Off): Turn the lever to this position to turn off the wipers. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 3-9 Windshield Washer Cruise Control {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. L(Washer Fluid): Pull the lever towards you to spray water onto the windshield. Washer ﬂuid will squirt onto the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. 3-10 With cruise control, you can maintain a speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work unless the vehicle speed is at least 25 mph (40 km/h). The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a message when cruise control is enabled. See Trip Computer on page 3-33. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot 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. 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. The cruise control lever is on the left side of the steering column. The ON-OFF/CANCEL switch is at the end of the lever and is activated by pushing in towards the direction of the steering column. To set cruise control, do the following: 1. Turn on the ignition. 2. Press the ON-OFF/CANCEL switch. The CRUISE message appears on the trip computer. 3. Get up to the speed you want. 4. Rotate the lever down to SET-DECEL. The CRUISE ACTIVE message appears on the trip computer. 5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and release the cruise control lever. Adjusting Speed While Using Cruise Control You may do one of the following: • Turn the lever down to SET-DECEL until the car slows down to the desired speed, then release it. • Turn the lever up to RES-ACCEL until the car accelerates up to the desired speed, then release it. Minor changes in speed can be achieved by momentarily turning the lever up or down. When reducing speed, remember that the cruise control is not designed to operate under 25 mph (40 km/h). 3-11 Pausing Cruise Control To pause cruise control, press the brake pedal on either an automatic or manual transmission, or the clutch pedal on a manual transmission, or press the ON-OFF/CANCEL switch once. This deactivates the cruise control but retains the speed in its memory. The CRUISE ACTIVE message and cruise control symbol on the trip computer will turn off. To regain the memory speed, momentarily turn the lever up to the RES-ACCEL position, provided you are travelling over 25 mph (40 km/h). Holding the lever in the RES-ACCEL position for longer than one second causes the vehicle to accelerate. 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 do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control Pressing the ON-OFF/CANCEL switch once pauses the cruise control but keeps the system ready and the speed in memory. Press the ON-OFF/CANCEL switch twice to turn off cruise control completely. The cruise control symbol and message will turn off. A third press turns the system back on to ready, without any speed memory. Turning off the ignition completely turns off cruise control and wipes the speed memory clear. Cruise control will be canceled if the Traction Control System (TCS) becomes active. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. Erasing Speed Memory Pressing the ON-OFF/CANCEL switch twice to turn off the cruise control or turning off the ignition will erase the cruise control set speed memory. 3-12 Exterior Lamps The switch to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel controls the following: ; (Parking Lamps): Turn the switch to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 2 (Headlamps): Turn the switch to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps. AUTO (Automatic Headlamps): Turn the switch to AUTO to provide for automatic operation of the headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and parking lamps. For more information see Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-14. 9(Off): Turn the switch to this position to turn all lamps off. Headlamps When the headlamps are switched on, the instrument panel is automatically illuminated. Once illuminated, you can adjust their brightness. Some illuminated areas of the vehicle have been linked to the brightness control, such as the trip computer, headlamp switch, radio, etc. This means that the interior lights can be adjusted to your preference. When the headlamps are turned off and back on again, the brightness level reverts to the last adjusted setting. Your vehicle is designed to provide additional security, when returning to the vehicle at night. When the UNLOCK or LOCK button on the key is used, the car’s exterior lights will come on for a preset time or until the car is relocked. This feature only works if the headlamp control is in the AUTO or headlamp positions. To set or adjust the time the headlamps stay on after the UNLOCK button has been pressed, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-30. 3-13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: • The ignition is on. • The exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO and the light sensor detects daytime light. • The exterior lamp control is turned to the off position. • The parking brake is released. • For vehicles with automatic transmissions, the shift lever is not in PARK (P). When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp or headlamp position. The DRL system will remain off any time your vehicle is in PARK (P) or the parking brake is engaged the ﬁrst time the ignition is turned on. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-14 Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your Automatic Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel under the defroster grill. Make sure it is not covered, which will cause the system to be on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also be on when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather, or a tunnel. This is normal. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamps when you need them. The headlamps can be set to come on at different levels. The sensitivity can be adjusted to Early, Normal, or Late. See Vehicle Personalization on page 2-30. Leaving the headlamps and parking lamps on when the engine is not running will eventually drain the battery. Instrument Panel Brightness Slide the control to increase or decrease the instrument panel brightness. Courtesy Lamps When a door is open, the courtesy lamps will automatically come on. To prevent the battery from draining, the headlamp and parking lamps will turn off when the ignition has been turned off and the driver’s door is opened, because the vehicle senses that the driver has forgotten to turn off the lights. The lights stay off until the ignition is again turned on, or the lights are turned back on manually by the headlamp switch. The headlamps can be set to automatically turn off after you have locked the vehicle and walked away. To set or adjust the time delay from when the driver’s door is opened to when the lights automatically turn off, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-30. If you wish to have the lights on when leaving the vehicle, wait until they have been automatically turned off, then turn the light control ﬁrst to off, then to parking lamps or headlamps. Fog Lamps The control to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel also controls the fog lamps. - (Fog Lamp): When using the fog lamps, the ignition must be on and the parking lamps or the low-beam headlamps. If the high-beam headlamps are activated or ﬂashed, the fog lamps will turn off. Pull the exterior lamp adjuster control out to turn the fog lamps on, and push the control in to turn the fog lamps off. The indicator light in the knob will come on when the fog lamps are working. 3-15 Dome Lamp The dome lamp has three positions. ON: In this position, the dome lamp is always on. DOOR: In this position, the light automatically comes on when a door is opened. It will turn off 30 seconds after the last door is closed. If the ignition is turned on, the light turns off immediately unless a door is open. OFF: In this position, the dome lamp is always off, even when a door is opened. The dome lamp can be set to remain on for a preset amount of time after the ignition has been turned off. See Vehicle Personalization on page 2-30. Entry Lighting The entry lighting feature illuminates the interior of the vehicle before you enter. The interior lamps will come on for 40 seconds when you unlock the doors using the remote key buttons. After 40 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will turn off. The lamps will turn off before 40 seconds have elapsed if you do either of the following: • Lock all doors using the remote key buttons. • Lock the doors manually using the lock knob. 3-16 Entry lighting is canceled when any door is opened, but the interior lights will stay on until all doors 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. Front Reading Lamps Your vehicle has reading lamps located in the dome lamp. The lamps can be turned on and off manually by pressing the side of each reading lamp. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run-down protection feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. It will activate when there has been no electrical change for one hour, nothing has been turned on or off, after the ignition has been turned to ON or LOCK. Once activated, all the interior lamps will turn off including dome, reading, glovebox, trunk. The system is turned on if a door is opened, the vehicle is unlocked, or the trunk is opened. Once the system is turned on, the one hour battery protection time resets to zero and the interior lamps will continue to operate for another hour, or until the vehicle is locked. The interior lamp system will shut down 10 seconds after your vehicle is locked using either the key or the remote key locking system. However, if an interior lamp, such as the dome lamp, has been turned on manually and is on at the time the vehicle is locked, the system will not shut down after the normal 10 seconds. The one hour battery protection will be activated instead. The vehicle’s hazard lights will continue to operate at all times. Accessory Control If you want the accessories to operate once the key has been removed from the ignition, you must turn the system on by either manually starting an accessory, such as turning the radio on again. This will activate a one hour timer that will operate accessories such as the radio, accessory power outlet, and windshield wipers before turning off. These actions will reset the timer to zero. Likewise, if an accessory such as the radio is turned on at any time during the one hour period, the timer is reset to zero and all accessories will continue to operate for another hour. To enable accessory control after the system has been reset, you must turn the ignition on and then off again. Accessory Power Outlets The vehicle has an accessory power outlet which can be used to plug in electrical equipment. The accessory power outlet is located inside the center console. The power outlet is operational when the ignition is turned to ON, LOCK, or when Retained Accessories Power is in operation. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-17. Remove the tethered cap to use the outlet. When not using the outlet, be sure to cover it 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. 3-17 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 electrical equipment you install. 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. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Notice: items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable Improper use of the power outlet can cause Ashtray If your vehicle has this accessory, the front ashtray is located in the center of the instrument panel under the audio controls. The rear ashtray is located at the rear of the center console. To use the ashtray, push the cover inwards and the ashtray will slide open. To empty the ashtray, open it and grip it at the depressions located on each side. Then pull the ashtray out. Cigarette Lighter Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. If your vehicle has this accessory, the cigarette lighter is located inside the ashtray and can be operated whenever the ignition is turned on. Press the lighter all the way in and release it. It will pop back out once the element is ready for use. The cigarette lighter should not be used as an accessory power outlet. Use the accessory power outlet provided in the center console. 3-18 Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation To change the current mode, turn the right control to select one of the following: Y (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. % (Bi-Level): This mode directs the air to the instrument panel outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. This position can be used for most winter driving. [ (Floor): This mode directs the air to the ﬂoor outlets. The right control can also be used to select defog or defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. 9 (Fan): Turn the left control clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be on to run the air-conditioning compressor. >(Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming into the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Move the right control to this position to turn recirculation on. Turn the air conditioning on when using recirculation. Recirculation is not recommended for use over long periods of time. Temperature Control: Turn the center control clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. 3-19 A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button on the left dial 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. 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 highest fan speed. 3. Select A/C. 4. Select the coolest temperature. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear 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 control to select the defog or defrost modes. -(Defog): This mode directs the air to the windshield and to the ﬂoor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation automatically. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. To help clear the side windows quickly while using air conditioning, do the following: 1. Select the bi-level mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Select A/C. 4. Select the temperature. 3-20 1 (Defrost): This mode directs the air to the windshield. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation automatically. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until the windscreen is clear To help clear the windscreen quickly, do the following: 1. Select the defrost mode. 2. Select the highest temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. 4. Select A/C. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Defogger): Press this button on the right dial to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let your know that the rear window defogger is activated. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Outlet Adjustment Move the thumbwheel on the vents to change the direction of the airﬂow. The center thumbwheel adjusts the volume of the airﬂow. There are also similar vents for the rear of the vehicle. They are located at the rear of the center console. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect performance of the system. • When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountered, use the recirculation mode, with the temperature knob at a comfortable setting to prevent the odor from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system. This can be helpful when driving through a long tunnel with poor ventilation. However, extended usage of this mode in cold or cool weather can cause window fogging. 3-21 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. 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 trip computer that works along with the warning lights and gages. The trip computer display provides visual information. See Trip Computer on page 3-33. The warning message are displayed through the trip computer or as an illuminated symbol or sometimes both ways. If a Service Error Contact Dealer message appears on the trip computer display while driving, a fault in the instrument panel is indicated. Contact your dealer as soon as possible. This message will remain until the MODE button on the trip computer is pressed. 3-22 Instrument Panel Cluster The 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. 3-23 If you operate the engine with the Notice: tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle

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