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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-7
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-9
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ II Wipers...................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-16
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-16
Fog Lamps..................................................3-18
Cornering Lamps..........................................3-18
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-18
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-20
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-20
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-21
Entry Lighting...............................................3-21Parade Dimming...........................................3-21
Reading Lamps............................................3-21
Battery Load Management.............................3-22
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.....................3-22
Night Vision System......................................3-22
Ultrasonic Parking Assist................................3-26
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-28
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-29
Climate Controls............................................3-30
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-30
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-34
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-35
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-36
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.....................3-38
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-39
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-40
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-41
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-43
Trip Odometer..............................................3-43
Tachometer (Analog Cluster Only)...................3-44
Engine Speed Limiter....................................3-44
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-45
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-45
Charging System Light..................................3-46
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator Light...........................................3-47
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your
airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the airbag system
may not be working properly. The airbags in
your vehicle may not inate in a crash, or they
could even inate without a crash. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle serviced right away if the airbag
readiness light stays on after you start
your vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should ash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light does not come on then, have it xed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Charging System Light
When you turn the key to
ON or START, this light
will come on briey
to show that the generator
and battery charging
systems are working
properly.
If this light stays on, you need service and you should
take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save
your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-60for
more information.
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DIC Warnings and Messages
These messages will appear if there is a problem
sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that
are rst sold in Canada will have a number after
each message. This number helps to identify the
problem. You must then press INFO or INFO RESET to
clear the display screen for further use. However, be
sure to take any message that appears on the display
screen seriously and remember that pressing the
INFO or INFO RESET button will only make the
message disappear, not the problem.
DIC messages can also be displayed in French,
German, Spanish and Japanese. Contact your
GM dealer to have the language display adjusted for
your vehicle.
BATTERY NOT CHARGING – 7:This message will
appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the
electrical system checked by your GM dealer at
your earliest convenience.BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE – 27:This message is
displayed when the vehicle has detected that the battery
voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point.
The battery saver system will start reducing certain
features of the vehicle that you may not be able
to notice. At the point that features are disabled, this
message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying
to save the charge in the battery. Turn off unnecessary
accessories to allow the battery to recharge.
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH – 8:This message shows
that the electrical charging system is overcharging
(more than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded, have the
electrical system checked by your GM dealer. You can
reduce the charging overload by using the accessories.
Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate control
on AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the
rear window defogger on. You can monitor battery
voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button.
The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine
is running.
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BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW – 6:This message will
appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this
message appears immediately after starting, it is
possible that the generator can still recharge the battery.
The battery should recharge while driving but may
take a few hours to do so. Consider using an auxiliary
charger (be sure to follow the manufacturer’s
instructions) to boost the battery after returning home or
to a nal destination. If this message appears while
driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have
it checked immediately by your GM dealer to determine
the cause of this problem. To help the generator
recharge the battery quickly, you can reduce the load
on the electrical system by turning off the accessories.
You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by
pressing the INFO button. The normal range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL – 82:This means that the life
of the engine oil has expired. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4. After an oil change, the oil
life indicator must be reset. SeeEngine Oil Life System
on page 5-17. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-14andOil
Life Indicator on page 3-79for more information.CHANGE TRANS FLUID – 47:This message will
appear when it is time to change the transaxle uid.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for the proper
uid and change intervals.
After the transaxle uid has been changed, the transaxle
uid change indicator must be reset. See “How to
Reset the Transaxle Fluid Indicator” underAutomatic
Transaxle Fluid on page 5-21.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID – 37:This message will
display if the ignition is in ON to inform the driver that
the brake uid level is low. Have the brake system
serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake Indicator
Light on page 3-47.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL – 2:This message will
appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as
soon as possible. SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-24.
CHECK FUEL GAGE – 50:(Analog Cluster) This
message will appear when the fuel supply is less than
5 gallons (18.9 L) and the display is turned off. A single
chime will also sound when this message is displayed.
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PASSENGER DOOR AJAR – 141:The right front
passenger’s door is open or ajar when this message
appears. The ignition must be in ON and the transaxle
not in PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime
will sound if the vehicle’s speed is greater than
3 mph (5 km/h).
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR – 143:The right rear door
is open or ajar when this message appears. The
ignition must be in ON and the transaxle not in PARK (P)
for this message to display. A chime will sound if the
vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
SERVICE AC SYSTEM – 14:This message appears
when the electronic sensors that control the air
conditioning and heating systems are no longer working.
Have the climate control system serviced by your
GM dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air
conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE AIR BAG – 83:There is a problem with the
airbag system when this message appears. Let only
a qualied technician work on your vehicle. Have your
vehicle serviced by your GM dealer immediately.
SERVICE CHARGING SYS – 102:This message will
display when a problem with the charging system
has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your
GM dealer.SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS – 106:This message will
display if an electrical problem has occurred within
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition
switch. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM – 101:The Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within
the fuel system when this message appears. Have your
vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL – 107:A problem with the
idle control has occurred when this message displays.
Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
SERVICE STABILITY SYS – 54:If you ever see the
SERVICE STABILITY SYS message, it means
there may be a problem with your stability enhancement
system. If you see this message, try to reset the
system (stop, turn off the engine, then start the engine
again). If the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message
still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should
see your GM dealer for service. Reduce your speed
and drive accordingly. A single chime will also sound
when this message is displayed.
SERVICE STEERING – 127:This message is displayed
when a problem has been detected in the magnetic
speed variable assist steering system. If this message
comes on, service is required. See your GM dealer.
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Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause interference with your
vehicle’s radio. This interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’s
battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference
is an increased level of static while listening to the
radio. If static is received while listening to the radio,
unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.
Weather Band
Weather band is restricted to speech and the audio
quality is not as good as with the AM or FM bands.
Depending on location, the radio should receive one or
two channels.
Care of the Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat. If they are not, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.The tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. The radio may display CLEAN TAPE
to indicate that the tape player has been used for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this
message appears on the display, the cassette tape
player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but it
should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent
damage to the tapes and player. If there is a reduction
in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if
the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other
cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the
tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape
head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The
recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealer.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-81
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-80
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-103
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-104
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-107
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-28
B
Battery..........................................................5-40
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-20
Inadvertent Power Saver..............................3-22
Load Management.......................................3-22
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-31
System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator Light..........................................3-47
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-24Bulb Replacement...........................................5-51
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Parking and Cornering Lamps....................5-55
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-51
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-48
Headlamps.................................................5-51
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-56
Buying New Tires...........................................5-71
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-106
Carbon Monoxide...................2-12, 2-35, 4-25, 4-37
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-91
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-105
Your CD Player.........................................3-107
Your CDs .................................................3-106
CD Changer, Glovebox-Mounted......................3-100
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-49
Center Flex Storage Unit.................................2-50
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts................................................1-20
Chains, Tire...................................................5-75
Charging System Light....................................3-46
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-50
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I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-24
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.......................3-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-65
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-49
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-20
Cluster.......................................................3-41
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-58
Lamps
Battery Load Management............................3-22
Cornering...................................................3-18Lamps (cont.)
Courtesy....................................................3-21
Exterior......................................................3-15
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-20
Fog ...........................................................3-18
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver....................3-22
Reading.....................................................3-21
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................3-18
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-42
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-45
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-48
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................3-47
Charging System.........................................3-46
Cruise Control.............................................3-54
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-49
Fog Lamp..................................................3-54
Highbeam On.............................................3-54
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-54
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-50
Oil Pressure...............................................3-53
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-45
Security.....................................................3-53
TCS Warning Light......................................3-48
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-48
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