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If the On Indicator is Lit for a
Child Restraint
If a child restraint has been installed
and the on indicator is lit:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove the child restraint from
the vehicle.
3. Remove any additional items
from the seat such as blankets,
cushions, seat covers, seat
heaters, or seat massagers.
4. Reinstall the child restraint with
the ignition key in the ACC or
LOCK position while following the
directions provided by the child
restraint manufacturer and
refer toSecuring Child Restraints
(Right Front Seat) on page 1-50
orSecuring Child Restraints
(Rear Seats) on page 1-53.5. If, after reinstalling the child
restraint and restarting the
vehicle, the on indicator is still lit,
turn the vehicle off. Then slightly
recline the vehicle seatback
and adjust the seat cushion, if
adjustable, to make sure that the
vehicle seatback is not pushing
the child restraint into the seat
cushion.
6. Also make sure the child restraint
is not trapped under the vehicle
head restraint. If this happens,
adjust the head restraint.
SeeHead Restraints on
page 1-6.
If the on indicator is still lit, secure
the child in the child restraint in
a rear seat position in the vehicle,
and check with your dealer/retailer.
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.
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The passenger airbag status
indicator light should be ON and then
the safety belt extender can be
reconnected. If the safety belt
extender is used while the passenger
airbag status indicator light is OFF,
the right front passenger frontal and
seat-mounted side impact airbags (if
equipped) may not activate correctly.
{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.
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should
be serviced. There are parts of the
airbag system in several places
around the vehicle. Your dealer/
retailer and the service manual have
information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system.
To purchase a service manual,
seeService Publications Ordering
Information on page 12-16.
{CAUTION
For up to 10 seconds after the
ignition is turned off and the battery
is disconnected, an airbag can still
inate during improper service.
You can be injured if you are close
to an airbag when it inates. Avoid
yellow 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
qualied to do so.
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Keys
{CAUTION
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous for
many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even
killed. 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. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.The key is used for the ignition,
doors, and all other locks.
The key number is on the tag
attached to the key ring. Keep this
tag and give it to your dealer/retailer
if a new key needs to be made.
If the vehicle has an Immobilizer
theft deterrent system, the key has
a transponder in the key that
matches a decoder in the vehicle.
SeeImmobilizer Operation on
page 2-9for additional information.Do not do any of the following to
keys with a transponder:
Cover the key.
Hit the key hard against other
objects.
Expose it to high temperatures
for a long time.
Put the key in water.
Use the key with electromagnetic
materials.
Any new Immobilizer key must be
programmed before it will start
the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer.
If you make your own duplicate
key, you will not be able to cancel
the system or start the vehicle.
In an emergency, contact Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 12-5
for more information.
Notice:If you ever lock your
keys in the vehicle, you may have
to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions work up to
30 feet (9 m) away from the vehicle.
Q(Lock):Press to lock all of the
doors and liftgate.
The hazard warning ashers ash
once to conrm that the doors
have locked.
W(Unlock):Press once to unlock
the driver door. If
Wis pressed
again within three seconds,
all remaining doors unlock. The
hazard warning ashers ash twice
to conrm that the door has
unlocked.
HOLD
p(Panic):Press to arm
the alarm. The lights ash and the
horn sounds. The alarm turns
off when the ignition is shifted to
ON/RUN or HOLD
pis pressed
again. The ignition must be in
LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY
for the alarm to work.
Programming Transmitters
to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased
and programmed through your
dealer/retailer. When the
replacement transmitter is
programmed to this vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work once
the new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to four
transmitters programmed to it.
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Theft-Deterrent
Systems
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features, however, they do not
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.This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
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 modications to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The system is automatically armed
when the key is removed from
the ignition.
The security light, located on the
center of the instrument panel,
comes on if there is a problem
with arming or disarming the
theft-deterrent system.
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The security light ashes when the
system is armed.
When the key is inserted in the
ignition the transponder in the key
head transmits an electronic code
to the vehicle and automatically
cancels the system. Only the correct
key starts the vehicle.
If the engine does not start, there
could be a problem with the
theft-deterrent system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged,
try another ignition key. Check the
fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 9-36.
If the engine still does not start with
the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start, the
rst key may be faulty. See your
dealer/retailer who can service the
theft-deterrent system and have
a new key made.If any of the following conditions
occur, contact your dealer/retailer.
The security light stays on.
The security light does not start
ashing when the key is
removed from the ignition.
The security light ashes
inconsistently.
See your dealer/retailer to have a
new key with a transponder made.
Bring the key and key number
with you.
In an emergency, contact Roadside
Assistance Program. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 12-5.
Do not leave the key or device
that disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.
Content Theft-Deterrent
This vehicle may have a
theft-deterrent system that activates
an alarm if attempts are made to
damage or break into the vehicle.
The alarm sounds and the lights
ash.
The security light is located on the
center of the instrument panel.
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On vehicles with this feature, the
power windows only work when the
ignition is turned to ON/RUN or
in Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 8-4.
Switches on the driver door control
the driver and passenger windows.
Each passenger door has a
switch to control that window.
Press or pull the front of a switch to
lower or raise a window.AUTO (Express-Down):Press all
the way down and release to lower
the driver window automatically.
Pull up at any time to stop the
window from lowering.
o(Lock-Out):Press the lock-out
button, located on the driver
door, to disable the passenger
power windows and again to
enable them.
Only the driver window can be
operated when the lock-out feature
is used.
Sun Visors
Pull the visor toward you or move it
to the side to help reduce glare.
To use the mirror, slide the attached
cover.
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Adjust the mirror to see clearly
behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror
in the center to move it up, down,
and side to side. The day/night lever
lets you adjust the mirror to avoid
glare from headlamps behind
your vehicle. Move the lever to the
right for nighttime use and back
to the center for daytime use.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have three
control buttons located at the bottom
of the mirror. SeeOnStar
®System
on page 4-25for more information.
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Outside Power Mirror(s)
The controls are located to
the left of the steering wheel
on the instrument panel.The vehicle must be in ON/RUN
or ACC/ACCESSORY to adjust
the mirrors.
1. Adjust either mirror by pushing
the selector switch to the L (left)
or R (right).
2. Use the arrows on the control
pad to adjust the direction of
the mirror.
3. Move the selector switch back to
the center. This locks the mirrors
in place.
Manually fold the mirrors inward
to prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash.
To fold, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return to its original position.
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof,
the controls are on the overhead
console. The ignition must be
in ON/RUN or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) for the sunroof
to work.
TILT:Slide the sunshade back.
Press to tilt the sunroof. Press again
to stop movement at any time.
DOWN:Press to lower the sunroof.
SLIDE:Press to open the sunroof.
It express opens and stops
before the fully open position.
Press again to fully open. Press
the switch at any time to stop the
sunroof from moving. If the sunshade
is closed it opens with the sunroof.
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The main components of the
instrument panel are the following:
A.Outside Power Mirror(s) on
page 2-14.
B.Outlet Adjustment on page 7-3.
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 4-4.
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on
page 4-12.
E.Windshield Wipers on page 4-7.
F. Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator.Passenger Sensing
System on page 1-28.
Security Light. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-10.
G.Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 4-3.
H.Audio System(s) on page 6-1.
I.Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 8-21.
J.Content Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-10.
K.Driver Storage Compartment
on page 3-3.
L.Hood Release on page 9-5.M.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 6-13.
N.Tilt Wheel on page 4-4.
O.Horn on page 4-3.
P.Cruise Control on page 4-4
(If Equipped).
Q.Ignition Positions on page 8-2.
R. Tire Pressure Reset Button
(Out of View). SeeTire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 9-50.
S.Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current on page 4-10On/Off
Button.
T. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)
or Accessory Power Outlet.
Ashtray(s) on page 4-10
orAccessory Power Outlet(s)
on page 4-9.
U. Shift Lever.Automatic
Transmission Operation
(Four Speed) on page 8-6or
Automatic Transmission
Operation (Five Speed)
on page 8-8orManual
Transmission Operation
on page 8-11.V.Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current on page 4-10.
W.Climate Control System on
page 7-1.
X.Hooks on page 3-3
.
Y.Glove Box on page 3-1.
Hazard Warning Flashers
|
(Hazard Warning Flasher):
Press this button located on
the instrument panel, to make the
front and rear turn signal lamps ash
on and off. This warns others that
you are having trouble.
Press
|again to turn the
ashers off.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
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Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are three ways to increase
the vehicle speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get
to the higher speed. Move the
lever down to−SET. Release the
lever and the accelerator pedal.
Move the cruise lever up
to +RES. Hold it there until the
desired speed is reached,
and then release the lever.
To increase the vehicle speed in
very small amounts, move the
lever to +RES briey and then
release it. Each time this is done,
the vehicle goes about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) faster.Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce the
vehicle speed while using cruise
control:
Push and hold the lever to−SET
until the desired lower speed is
reached, then release it.
To slow down in very small
amounts, push the lever
down briey. Each time this
is done, the vehicle will go about
1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed.
When you take your foot off the
pedal, the vehicle slows down to
the cruise control speed set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
The cruise control performance will
vary depending 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 the vehicle speed.
When going downhill, you might
have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep the vehicle speed down.
Applying the brake or downshifting
to 2 SECOND or L LOW turns
off the cruise control.
Ending Cruise Control
There are several ways to turn off
the cruise control:
Step on the brake pedal or push
the clutch pedal, if the vehicle
has a manual transmission.
Press the ON-OFF button.
Pull the cruise control lever
toward you.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory
is erased when the cruise control or
the ignition is turned off.
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