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If power steering assist is lost because the electric power steering system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Page Steering In Emergencies Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.

Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. Page Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. Page Driving At Night Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.

This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. Page Highway Hypnosis Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.

Page Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice. See Climate Control System in the Index.

For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to free a stuck vehicle. Turn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

Page Towing If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. Page Dinghy Towing Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission If the vehicle is front-wheel-drive, it can be dinghy towed from the front.

These vehicles may also be towed by putting the front wheels on a dolly. If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it can be dinghy towed from the front.

Page 7. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the 50 amp BATT1 fuse from the engine compartment fuse block and store in a safe location. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page Release the parking brake. Page 3. Shift the transmission to P Park. Firmly set the parking brake. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.

Page Dolly Towing Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 6-speed Transmission To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with two wheels on the ground: 1. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly.

Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving.

A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. Page Weight Of The Trailer Tongue Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle.

The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Page Making Turns If the trailer continues to sway, StabiliTrak will reduce engine torque as a method to reduce the speed of the vehicle.

Reducing the speed of the vehicle is necessary to reduce trailer sway. Electronic Trailer Sway Control is de-activated when StabiliTrak is turned off, and is re-activated when it is turned back on. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P Park yet.

Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. See Maintenance Record on page Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT. We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT.

See Additives on page for additional information. Page Fuels In Foreign Countries Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area.

To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off the engine when you are refueling. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.

This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor.

You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle, to the left of the brake pedal. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever. Page A. Engine Oil Fill Cap. Engine Oil Dipstick.

Page When you open the hood on the 3. Page Engine Oil A. See Power Steering Fluid on page This section explains what kind of oil to use. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GMM are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection.

Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. Page Checking Coolant Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged.

The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Page Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one-quarter of a turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it.

Page Engine Overheating 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight. After driving the vehicle, check the level in the surge tank again when the cooling system has cooled down. If the coolant is not at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 3 and reinstall the pressure cap. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.

Page Overheated Engine Protection If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of you.

If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally. Have the system inspected and repaired. See Engine Compartment Overview on page for reservoir location. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.

Page Battery When parts of the braking system are replaced — for example, when the brake linings wear down and new ones are installed — be sure to get new approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for the vehicle, the balance between the front and rear brakes can change — Page Jump Starting Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.

Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. You will not need to access your battery for jump starting. Do not get it on you. Page Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while.

Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to disarm your content theft-deterrent system. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Page All-Wheel Drive To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1.

Fill Plug B. Drain Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. You or others could be injured.

The front grill bar is attached to the headlamp lens with a hidden clip. Remove the three headlamp assembly attachment screws. Parking Lamp C. Sidemarker Lamp Headlamp D. Turn Signal Lamp 6. Press the clip A on the electrical connector when replacing the low-beam or high-beam bulb, then pull it straight off. Turn the bulb retaining ring B counterclockwise to remove it and then pull the bulb assembly straight out. Connect the electrical connector. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the headlamp assembly.

Page License Plate Lamp 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket. Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket. Push the bulb socket into the taillamp housing and turn it clockwise to secure. Page Replacement Bulbs 5. Push and turn the license plate lamp up through the liftgate opening.

Reinstall the two screws holding the license plate lamp to the liftgate handle. Page 2. Push the release lever B to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm A out of the blade C. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release lever click into place. Page Tires Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.

If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.

The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Page B Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. Page Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving. Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, Page Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions.

Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. Do not forget to check the compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi kPa. For additional information regarding the compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.

Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed.

This device may not cause harmful interference. Tires should be rotated every 5, to 8, miles 8 to 13 km. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. Page GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle.

See Loading the Vehicle on page , for more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label and its location on your vehicle. Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this could affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride Page Uniform Tire Quality Grading Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.

Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.

You cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire.

Remove the nut retaining the spare tire. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page for more information. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page for more information. Find the arrow on the plastic lower body panel. Remove all of the wheel nuts. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.

In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Page 5. Screw the threaded wheel stow rod onto the spare tire bracket. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces.

Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from the upholstery. Page Leather If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean the entire surface. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.

Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Page Windshield And Wiper Blades Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.

Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water.

After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Page Sheet Metal Damage Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.

Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside the vehicle.

Page Windshield Wiper Fuses The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools. See Engine Compartment Overview on page for more information on location.

Page When changing relays, observe the location of the notch on the old relay. Install new relays with the notch in the same location. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page for more information.

Engine 3. Page Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Page Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements the vehicle warranties. See Loading the Vehicle on page Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next miles 1 km.

It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year. See Engine Oil on page Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote k. Page Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote b. Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote c. Inspect wiper blades. See footnote d.

Inspect restraint system components. See footnote e. Lubricate body components. See footnote f. See footnote g. Service and Miles Kilometers Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. See footnote i. Inspect engine accessory drive belt. See footnote m. Page e Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly.

Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. See Engine Coolant on page Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for important feature limitations and information. Requires paid plan or trial. To avoid the risk of injury, never use recovery hooks to tow a vehicle. To check for phone or other device compatibility, see my.

Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions, as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability. Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. For important tire and wheel information, go to my. Tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment not included. Connected navigation and real-time points of interest only available on properly equipped vehicles.

Device data connection required. Map coverage available in the U. See onstar. Canada Other. Vehicle Support Vehicle Support. Manuals and Guides. Manuals and other helpful guides for your vehicle. EPA estimated with 3. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Does not detect people or items.

Always check rear seat before exiting. Premier shown seats seven. Standard on L, LS. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page for top tether anchor locations. Page 60 5.

Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.

To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Page 62 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them.

Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Page 64 The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Page 65 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck.

Both roof-rail airbags will deploy when either side of the vehicle is struck. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. Page 70 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat-mounted side impact airbags, and roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.

The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat. Turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.

Page 73 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat.

If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag Page 74 Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. Page Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat.

If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat. CAUTION: Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. Page 76 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly?

Page Restraint System Check Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job.

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 They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.

The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. Press and hold than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. Page Remote Vehicle Start Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle.

When the remote start system is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it will automatically regulate the inside temperature. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors or press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors. If the vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system and it is armed, the power door lock switches will be disabled.

With the vehicle stopped and the engine running, door unlocking can be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC. These prompts allow the driver to choose various unlock settings. Page Lockout Protection To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock.

Remote Trunk Release Remote Trunk Release : Press the button located next to the exterior lamps control on the left side of the instrument panel to open the trunk. 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. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. This lets you lower the window completely without holding the switch.

Press the front of the switch to the second position and release. This device may not cause interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To program the new additional key: 1. Verify that the new key has a 2. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key. Page Engine Coolant Heater 2. You could be seriously injured.

Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong volt AC outlet. Page Automatic Transmission Operation Automatic Transmission Operation The automatic transmission has a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats. There is a display, located on the instrument panel cluster that will indicate the gear the vehicle is in. Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transmission vehicles while in P Park or N Neutral to protect driveline components from improper operation.

Page R Reverse : Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R Reverse only after the vehicle is stopped. Page Parking Brake 3 Third : This position is also used for normal driving.

However, it reduces vehicle speed more than D Drive without using the brakes. You might choose 3 Third instead of D Drive when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down a steep hill.

Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Hold the brake pedal down. Move the shift lever into P Park by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle and then to the left.

Page Shifting Out Of Park If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P Park.

Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle.

Page Mirrors Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you.

Pull the lever, located at the bottom of the mirror for nighttime use. Page Outside Convex Mirror 2. Press one of the four buttons located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.

Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. Page OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation service, with one trial route, is available on most vehicles. Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days. Most garage door openers sold after are Rolling Code units.

Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Page 4. Immediately, within one second, release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete.

Press and release the same button again. To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps , choosing Page The garage door opener receiver motor head unit could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote.

If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote. Page 2. The indicator lights will turn on. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. Cupholders Cupholders may be built into the front center console, front portion of the front center seat, and rear armrest of the vehicle.

Sunglasses Storage Compartment A storage compartment for sunglasses may be located above the rearview mirror. Page Sunroof Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof switches are located on the overhead console. Page Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview Page Section 3 Oil Pressure Light Page The main components of the instrument panel are listed here: A. Outlet Adjustment on page Remote Trunk Release Button. See Trunk on page Instrument Panel Cluster on page For information on the headlamps, see Exterior Lamps on page Page Windshield Washer Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever, there is a paddle with the windshield washer symbol on it.

The wipers run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to the preset speed. Page Setting Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. The indicator is lit when cruise control is on. Page Resuming a Set Speed If cruise control is set at a desired speed and the brakes are applied, this shuts off the cruise control. However, it does not need to be reset. Page Exterior Lamps Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load and the steepness of the hills.

When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Page The exterior lamps control has four positions: Off : Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps DRL. Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met Page Instrument Panel Brightness Instrument Panel Brightness Instrument Panel Brightness : The knob with this symbol on it is located next to the exterior lamps control to the left of the steering wheel.

Push the knob in all the way until it extends out and then turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the lights. Page Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting illuminates the interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed.

The ignition must be off for delayed entry lighting to work. Press the button to turn them on and off. Mirror Reading Lamps The vehicle has reading lamps on the rearview mirror. Push the button to turn the reading lamps on and off.

If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. Page Ashtray S And Cigarette Lighter Certain accessory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle and adapter fuses.

Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. Page Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation can be controlled with this system.

For vehicles with heated seats, see Heated Seats on page Fan Control E. Air Conditioning B. Outside Air F. Heated Seats C. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air. Defog : This mode clears the windshield of fog or moisture.

Page Rear Window Defogger Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air inside the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water may drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.

Remove the air inlet grille retainers. Lift the air inlet grille and disconnect the washer hose at the quick-connect. Remove the air inlet grille. Page Instrument Panel Cluster Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running.

It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel has been used and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Uplevel shown, Base and Canada similar The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or in kilometers used in Canada. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. Page Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled.

If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page See Passenger Sensing System on page for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.

United States When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Page Antilock Brake System Abs Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release.

If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means the vehicle has a brake problem. Page Traction Control System Tcs Warning Light If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes.

If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. If the system is working normally the indicator light will then go off. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat.

It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. Diagnosis and service might be required. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page for more information. Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. Page Fuel Gage Fuel Gage United States When the ignition is on, the fuel gage indicates about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank.

An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. All messages will appear in the DIC display located below the speedometer in the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. Page Vehicle Information : Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, compass zone and compass calibration on vehicles with this feature, and Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter programming.

Customization : Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. Page If the retro-active reset feature is activated after the vehicle is started, but before it begins moving, the display will show the number of miles mi or kilometers km that were driven during the last ignition cycle. This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles mi or kilometers km the vehicle can be driven without refueling.

It will not reset itself. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on page This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters.

Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitters. To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle: 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in P Park. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located.

Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. See Exterior Lamps on page for more information. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. Make sure that the door is closed completely. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven.

The brake system warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page A warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster.

The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. Fill the windshield washer reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview on page for the location of the windshield washer reservoir.

Also, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page for more information. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if any of the doors are open. Page Audio System S Audio System s Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features.

Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving. To set the time: 1. To set the time and date, follow these instructions: 1. Turn the radio on. Press the MENU button. The selection displays. Tune : Turn to select radio stations. To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for a few seconds until the radio beeps once. Page FAV Favorites : Press to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page.

To store a station as a favorite: 1. To remove an undesired category: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. Turn the knob to display the category to be removed. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off while a CD in the player it stays in the player. If the CD is not removed, after several seconds, the CD automatically pulls back into the player.

Insert one or more discs partway into the slot of the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen.

This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. However, an external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or cassette tape player, etc. Sound is heard at a reduced volume.

Page Xm Radio Messages songs from the current album begins to play. To exit music navigator mode, press the pushbutton below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault.