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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Instrument Panel ClusterYour vehicle’s instrument
panel is equipped with thiscluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel
cluster includes these key
gauges and lights/lamps.
A.Trunk Ajar
B.Door Ajar
C.Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
D.Cruise Engaged
E.TachometerF.Security
G.Seat Belt – Driver
H.Driver Air Bag
I.Service Vehicle Soon
J.Speedometer
K.Headlamp Suggested
L.Fuel Gauge
M.Washer Fluid Level
N.Battery
O.Temperature Gauge
P.KilometersperHour(KMH)Q.Miles per Hour (MPH)
R.High Beam
S.Reduced Engine Power
T.Service Traction Control
U.Check Gas Cap
V.Oil Level/ChangeOilSoon
W.Service Engine Soon
X.Oil Pressure
Y.Brake
IMPORTANT:
Theinstrument
panel cluster is designed tolet you know about manyimportant aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It is
important to read your OwnerManual and become familiarwith the information beingrelayed to you by the lights,gauges, DIC messages andindicators, as well as whataction can be taken to ensuresafety and to prevent damage.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)E/M (English/Metric):On the base DIC,
press to choose English or Metric units.
On uplevel DICs, press the (Option)button until “UNITS” appears. Press the
(Set/Reset) button to choose English
or Metric units.
(Set/Reset)(if equipped): Press to
set/reset certain functions and to turn
off/acknowledge DIC messages.
(Gauges)(if equipped): Press to dis
play battery and oil life. To reset the OilLife System after an oil change, press
and hold the (Set/Reset) button while
“OIL LIFE” is displayed until it shows100%.
(Fuel)(if equipped): Press to display
fuel range, average economy and
instantaneous economy.
(Option) (if equipped): Press to dis
play English/Metric units, language, per
sonalization, compass zone and compass calibration.
(Traction Control)(if equipped):
Press to turn traction control on or off.
(Hazard):Press to turn the hazard
warning flashers on or off.
Personalizing the DIC (if equipped)
Uplevel DICs can memorize selected
personalized settings for up to two drivers. (Some features are limited to asingle setting.)
1. Place the vehicle in Park (P) and turn
on the ignition.
2. Press the (Option) button
until “PERSONALPROGRAM” is
displayed.
3. Press the (Set/Reset) button
to display instructions.
4. Press the button to display
programmable features.
The baselevel Driver Information
Center (DIC) displays the odometer and
trip odometer. Uplevel DICs also display
a compass, trip computer, fuel economyinformation, OnStar
®phone numbers
called (if equipped) and other messages
or warnings. The DIC display is locatedon the instrument cluster below the
speedometer, and can be programmedin English, French or Spanish.
Outside temperature displays in the
bottomright corner of the uplevel DICwhen viewing the trip/odometer screens,fuel screens and some gauge screens.
At 37ºF (3ºC) or below, readings togglebetween temperature and the word“ICE” for two minutes.
The following DIC controls are located
on the center of the instrument panel:
TRIP/ODO (Trip/Odometer):On the
base DIC, press to display odometer/tripdistance. Uplevel DICs also display timeelapsed and average speed.

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Traction Control System (TCS)
(if equipped)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheelspin. TCS activates when it
senses one or both front wheels spin
ning or losing traction. Then the systemreduces engine power and may upshift
the transaxle to limit wheelspin. It is normal to hear or feel the system working.
TCS is always enabled unless you disable it manually to rock the vehicle free
from sand, mud or snow.
To disable TCS, press the TCS button
on the instrument panel. The TCS warning light will come on. Press the button
again to turn on TCS.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®System
(if equipped)
StabiliTrak is a computercontrolled sys
tem that detects and corrects differencesbetween the path you have chosen and
the vehicle’s actual direction by applying
brake pressure individually at the appro
priate wheel. When the system acti
vates, “STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE”displays on the DIC.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Acoustic Laminate Glass
Special windshield and front door win
dow glass composition reduces windand road noise. If replacement is neces
sary, see your dealer or specify
acoustic
laminateglass from the supplier. Failure
to do so can result in added wind andoutside noise in the cabin.
Vehicle Symbols Glossary
Following are examples of symbols you
may find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyindicate vehicle features and alert you to various vehicle operating conditions.
Air Bag Readiness LightAir Conditioning (A/C)Air RecirculationAntilock Brake System
Warning Light
Brake System Warning LightCruise Control On/Off
DIC FuelDIC GaugesDIC Option DIC Set/Reset Fog LampsHeadlamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
Off
Off/OnOnParking LampsRear Window Defogger
Remote Vehicle StartSafety Belt Reminder LightSecurity Light
Traction Control Off Light

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