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Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Knob
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The knob for this feature is
located on the driver's side
of the instrument panel.
Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the instrument
panel cluster lights and displays. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to dim the instrument panel cluster
lights and displays.
If it is day and your parking lamps are on, the instrument
panel cluster lights and displays will come on at full
intensity and will not be adjustable. If it is dark enough
outside and your parking lamps are on, the instrument
panel cluster lights and displays and the backlighting for
the door switches will come on, and can also be adjusted.
Courtesy Lamps
If it is dark enough outside and the front reading lamp
slider lever, located on the overhead console, is in the
AUTO position, when any door is opened all of the
vehicles courtesy lamps will come on. See ªReading
Lampsº in the Index. They make it easier for you to
enter and leave the vehicle. The courtesy lamps will
remain on for about 25 seconds after all doors have
been closed. They will then theater dim to off.
Move the front reading lamp slider lever to ON to turn
on the interior courtesy lamps. When the control is
moved back to either OFF or AUTO, the courtesy
lamps will immediately turn off.
If the control is OFF when the doors are opened, only
the lower instrument panel courtesy lamps will come on.
Also, if the control is OFF when illuminated entry or
delayed exit lighting are active, only the lower
instrument panel courtesy lamps will be on.
If a door is left ajar, your interior lamps will turn
off after 10 minutes to save your battery.
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If it is dark enough outside and you press the unlock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter while all
doors are closed, the interior courtesy lamps will come
on and stay on for approximately 40 seconds. When the
40 seconds are up, the lights will automatically fade
until they turn off. The lamps will turn off immediately
by pressing the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter, by turning the ignition key to ON or by
activating the power door locks.
Delayed Entry Lighting
When you open the door to enter your vehicle, the
interior lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside.
When you close the door with the ignition off, the
interior lamps will stay on for 25 seconds. When the
25 seconds are up the lights will automatically fade
until they turn off. Locking the doors with the power
door lock switch or with the lock symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, will override the delayed entry
lighting and the lamps will turn off immediately.
Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a three to five-second fade out of
the overhead courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn
off after you remove the key from the ignition. They
will not fade if the interior lamps are manually turned
on. The lower instrument panel courtesy lamps will not
fade out.
Delayed Exit Lighting
This feature will turn on the interior lamps for
25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition
while the doors are closed and it is night. This will give
you time to find the door handle or lock switches as
you exit the vehicle. When the 25 seconds are up, or
if the key is reinserted into the ignition, the lights will
be turned off by the theater dimming system. The
lamps will turn off immediately by pressing the lock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter, by
turning the ignition key to ON or by activating the
power door locks.
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2-49 Parade Dimming
To activate the instrument panel backlighting during the
day, turn the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp
position. Dimming of the instrument panel display is not
possible during daylight hours. The instrument panel
display can only be adjusted when the parking lamps are
on and it is dark outside.
Perimeter Lighting
When the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed, the DRL headlamps, parking
lamps and back
-up lamps will turn on for approximately
25 seconds if it is dark enough outside.
This feature can be programmed to be on or off for each
transmitter. You can also program how long the exterior
lamps will stay on after unlocking the vehicle.
You must program this feature through the DIC. See
ªDIC Personalization Programmingº in the Index.
Front Reading Lamps
These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come
on when you open a door. They will turn off when you
turn on the ignition. If a door is left open, they will turn
off after about 10 minutes.
To turn on the reading lamps when the doors are closed,
press the button under the lamp you want on. Press it
again to turn the lamp off.
These lamps work even when the ignition is off. To avoid
draining your vehicle's battery, be sure to turn off all
front and rear reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.
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Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the master key to lock and unlock the glove box.
To open, lift the latch release on the left side of the
glove box door.
The VALET key will not work in the glove box
door lock.
Front Storage Armrest
The front armrest opens into a storage area. To open it,
push the latch at the front center of the armrest. When
the latch disengages, pull up on the armrest to open it.
Inside you will find storage for cassettes, compact discs
and coins.
In front of the storage area is a cupholder. Press and
release the cupholder cover to open. Do not try to pull it
out. Press the cupholder back to its recessed position
when not in use.
Rear Armrest
Your vehicle has a rear armrest with cupholders and
a pass
-through feature.
Rear Storage Compartment (Option)
Your vehicle may have a rear storage armrest with
cupholders and a pass
-through feature.
Lift the front of the cover on the armrest to reveal the
storage space.
Pull down the interior door to access the trunk.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle has a convenience net just inside the back
wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when you're not using it.
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Stolen Vehicle Tracking: Call the center at
1
-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to report
your vehicle stolen. The system can then attempt to
locate and track your vehicle and the advisor will assist
the proper authorities.
Roadside Assistance with Location: For vehicle
breakdowns, press the OnStar button. An advisor will
contact the appropriate help.
Remote Diagnostics: If an instrument panel light comes
on, press the OnStar Services button. An advisor can
perform a check of the engine on
-board computer, and
recommend what action needs to be taken.
OnStar MED
-NET: Med-Net can store your personal
medical history and provide it to emergency personnel if
necessary. (Requires activation and additional fee.)
Accident Assist: An advisor can provide step
-by-step
guidance following an accident.Remote Door Unlock: To contact the center, call
1
-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to provide
your security information. An advisor will send a
command to your vehicle to unlock itself. The advisor
can delay unlocking your vehicle. Remote Door Unlock
is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is parked to
maintain the battery charge.
Vehicle Locator Service: To contact the center, call
1
-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to provide
your security information. An advisor will send a
command to your vehicle to sound the horn and/or
flash the lamps.
Route Support: An advisor can provide directions or
guidance to most places you want to go. In addition,
they can help you locate gas stations, rest areas, ATMs,
hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries and more.
Ride Assist: An advisor can locate transportation in the
event that you are unable to drive.
Concierge Services: The concierge advisor can obtain
tickets, reservations, or help with vacation/trip planning
and other unique items and services.
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3. Return to HomeLink in your vehicle and firmly
press and release the programmed HomeLink
button three times.
The rolling
-code garage door opener should now
recognize HomeLink. You may either use HomeLink or
the hand
-held transmitter to open the garage door.
If after following these instructions, you still have
problems training the garage door opener, contact the
manufacturer of HomeLink at 1
-800-355-3515,
or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
Canadian Programming
Canadian Owners: During programming, the
hand
-held transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting after two seconds. In this case, you should
press and hold the HomeLink button (see Steps 2 and 3
under ªProgramming the HomeLink Transmitterº) while
you press and repress (cycle) your hand
-held transmitter
every two seconds until HomeLink is trained.
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter
Press and hold the appropriate button on HomeLink for
at least a half of a second. The indicator light will come
on while the signal is being transmitted. The trunk
release lockout switch must be OFF.
Erasing Channels
To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the
two outside buttons on HomeLink until the indicator
light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds).
Release both buttons.
Resetting Defaults
To reset HomeLink to default settings, hold down the
two outside buttons on HomeLink until the indicator
light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds).
Continue to hold the buttons until the HomeLink
indicator light turns off and then release both buttons.
Accessories
Accessories for HomeLink are available. If you
would like additional information, please contact the
manufacturer of HomeLink at 1
-800-355-3515,
or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
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The DIC can be used to program the following personal
choice features available with your vehicle:

Automatic Door Locks

Window Lockout

Security Feedback

Delayed Locking

Perimeter Lighting

Driver ID

Memory Seats

Parallel Park Assist Mirror (Tilt Mirror)
To access the personalization menu, the vehicle must be
in PARK (P) with the ignition in ON and no warning
messages displayed on the DIC. You must then press
and hold both of the SELECT buttons for three seconds.
This will display the personalization menu.The DIC display will show the following:
FEATURE PROGRAMMING
PRESS SELECT DOWN TO
SELECT MENU OPTIONS
PRESS SELECT RIGHT TO
CHANGE SETTINGS
The next item to be displayed is DRIVER 1 or
DRIVER 2. To change the driver number, press the
SELECT right arrow. The driver number that you select
should correspond with the number on the back of
your remote keyless entry transmitter. Once the correct
driver number has been selected, press the SELECT
down arrow to enter your choice and move on to the
next selection.
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The DIC is used to program the personal choices of
two drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER 1
and DRIVER 2. You will let the DIC and the vehicle
know which driver you are by using your remote keyless
entry transmitter or by pressing the appropriate memory
seat button located on the driver's door or choosing
the driver with the DIC. Each remote keyless entry
transmitter was pre
-programmed to belong to
DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2. The personalization
features may be programmed differently for each driver.
When you press the unlock symbol on the transmitter,
the DIC will automatically change driver numbers
and the vehicle will recall the personal choice settings
that were last made to correspond to your transmitter,
including your radio and comfort control settings.
See ªComfort Controls, Personalizationº in the Index.
If you unlock the vehicle using the door key instead
of the transmitter, the personal choice settings will
correspond to the previous driver of the vehicle as
identified by the transmitter, the memory seat control
or the DIC. If this happens and you were not the last
driver of the vehicle, press the correct driver number
on the door panel for the memory seats, press the
unlock symbol on the transmitter or select the
personalization programming mode and choose
the correct driver number.After you have the correct driver number on the display
use the SELECT down arrow button to scroll through
the following messages and feature options:

DOORS LOCK IN GEAR
-- YES/NO

DOORS UNLOCK
-- YES/NO

ALL DOORS IN PARK
-- YES/NO

ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF
-- YES/NO

DRIVERS DOOR IN PARK
-- YES/NO

DRIVERS DOOR KEY OFF
-- YES/NO

PASS WINDOW LOCKOUT
-- YES/NO

KEY FOB FLASH LIGHTS
-- YES/NO

KEY FOB CHIRP HORN
-- YES/NO

DELAY LOCK OF DOORS
-- YES/NO

PERIMETER LIGHTS
-- YES/NO

EXT LIGHT TIMEOUT
-- 5 to 30 Seconds

DISPLAY DRIVER ID
-- YES/NO

KEY FOB MEMORY SEAT
-- YES/NO

DRIVING POSITION
-- YES

EXIT POSITION
-- YES

TILT MIRROR REVERSE
-- YES/NO
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If you would like to exit the selection mode without
moving through each of the personal choice features,
simply press a different button on the DIC or turn off
the ignition. The personal choices you made will still be
retained, even without passing through each of the
features. In order for your personal choices to save,
you must press the SELECT down arrow after making
your selections.
If you happen to move past a selection you would like to
make a personal choice for, press unlock on the transmitter
or press the appropriate driver number on the door panel
for the memory seats. This will return you to the
beginning of the optional feature programming mode.
A description of each feature programmable through the
DIC follows.
Automatic Door Locks
You can program the automatic door lock feature to
change to one of the following modes:
Mode 0: No automatic door lock or unlock.
Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock.
Mode 2: All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). Only the driver's door automatically
unlocks when shifted into PARK (P).Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when shifted
out of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when
shifted into PARK (P).
Mode 4: All doors automatically lock when shifted
out of PARK (P). Only the driver's door automatically
unlocks when the key is turned to OFF.
Mode 5: All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when the
key is turned to OFF.
You can change the mode your vehicle is in by different
selections of the following DIC displays:

DOORS LOCK IN GEAR
-- YES/NO

DOORS UNLOCK
-- YES/NO

ALL DOORS IN PARK
-- YES/NO

ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF
-- YES/NO

DRIVERS DOOR IN PARK
-- YES/NO

DRIVERS DOOR KEY OFF
-- YES/NO
Press the SELECT right arrow button to toggle between
your choices and change the settings. Press the SELECT
down arrow button to store your changes in memory and
move on to the next selection.
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If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 0,
select NO for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR. Your door
locks will operate normally with no automatic feature.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 1,
do the following:
1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.
2. Select NO for DOORS UNLOCK.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 2,
do the following:
1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.
2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK.
3. Select NO for ALL DOORS IN PARK.
4. Select NO for ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF.
5. Select YES for DRIVERS DOOR IN PARK.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 3,
do the following:
1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.
2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK.
3. Select YES for ALL DOORS IN PARK.If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 4,
do the following:
1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.
2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK.
3. Select NO for ALL DOORS IN PARK.
4. Select NO for ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF.
5. Select NO for DRIVERS DOOR IN PARK.
6. Select YES for DRIVERS DOOR KEY OFF.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 5,
do the following:
1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.
2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK.
3. Select NO for ALL DOORS IN PARK.
4. Select YES for ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF.
See ªAutomatic Door Locksº in the Index for more
information about this feature.
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