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When the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is
pressed, the
DRL lamps (high-beams at reduced
intensity), parking
lmps and back-up laps will turn on
if it is dark enough according to the twilight sentinel.
You can control activation of this feature by choosing
OFF QI- ON when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is
displayed
on the DIC. Make your choice by pressing the
ENG/M.ET button and record your choice by pressing
the
RESET button.
NOTE: If you want to choose PERIMETER LIGHTS
ON, you must also choose LIGMTS for UNLOCK
FEEDBACK while making the security
feedback choices.
For more information on this feature, see “Perimeter
Lighting”
in the Index.
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%fetnory Position: Choose ON when the SEAT
RECALL choice appears, and then choose
MEMORY when the RECALL POSITION
choice appears.
0 Exit Position: Choose ON when the SEAT RECALL
choice appears, and then choose EXIT when the
RECALL POSITION choice aslpears and your seat
will move all the way down anh back for easy exit.
’he seat will also move when
you enter the vehicle
after unlocking it with a remote keyless entry
transmitter. This
will allow for easy entry as well.
fbr more information on this feature, see “Memory
Scats” in the Index. The
number
of passenger windows locked out by the
WINDOW LQCK switch can be programmed through
the
DIC.
If you choose ALL PASS, all three passenger window
switches will be inactive when the WINDOW LOCK
switch is enabled.
If you choose MAR, only the two rear passenger
window switches will
be locked out when the
WINDOW LOCK switch is enabled.
To change modes:
1. Move the ~QW OR the display betweer, ALL PASS
and REAR by pressing the ENGMET button.
2. Once you have made your selection, press the
RESET button. Your choice will be retained
in memory.
For more information on this feature, see “Window
Lock” in the Index.
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'Ms section tells you how to operate your comfort
ctrrtt.ro8s. Your comfort control system uses
trxone-friendIy
hi- B 348 refrigerant.
With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a
flow-through ventilation system described
Eater in
this section.
This feature allows two different drivers to store and
recall their own climate control settings for temperature,
air delivery node, fan and passenger climate COXI~FO~
fdom status. The Personal Choice settings recalled are
determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle.
After the UNLOCK button of a remote keyless entry
transmitter
is pressed, and the igrrition is in RUN, the
climate
control will adjust to the last settings of the
identified driver.
The settings can also be changed by
briefly pressing one
of the MEMORY seat switches
located on the
driver's door panel. When adjustments
are made, the new settings are automatically saved for
the
driver.
Your vehicle has the dual automatic cornfortemp climate
control system. The fdowing
infomation tells you how
1: works.
Yorr will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a
small light orr the button will indicate which buttons lire
active.
The lights are QIP ali buttons except EMP, FAN
and AIR FLOW. The display will show fm speed,
comfort level setting
and airf'~ direction for a few
seconds whenever any button,
except for the rear defog,
is pushed, and then it will display the outside
temperature. The outside temperature reading
is most
accurate when the vehicle
is movi~g.
During stops, when drivkg slow, QF when the engine is
first sta-ted after a short trip, the outside temperature
reading can be affected by road or engine heat. In order
to enswe proper automatic climate control operation, the
outside temperature
display may not update BS quickly
as expected.
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Your DeBco Electronics audio system has been designed
to operate easily and give years of listeing pleasmi.
You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint
yourself with it
first. Find out what your Delco
Electronics system can
do and how to operate all its .
controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the?.. J
advanced engineering that went into it. . .
Setting &he Chock
Press and hold until the correct how appears. Press
and hold MIN until the correct minute appears.
You may set the clock with the ignition off if YOU
press RECALL fist and follow the same procedure
described above.
VOLUME: This hob turns the system on and off anad
controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the
radio
on, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the left to
decrease volume.
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RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played or to display the clock. To change whzt is
normally shown on the display (station OH time), press
this button until you see the display you want, then hold
the
button until the display flashes. If you press the
button when the ignition is oE, the clock will show for a
few seconds.
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AM-FM: Press this bl~tt~n to switch between AlM, FMl
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
'TUNE: Press the up or down mow to choose
radio stations.
SEEK: Press Lie up or down mcw to go to the next
5igher ar lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking.
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SCAN: Tress one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds
and SCAN will appear 011. the display. Use SCAN to
listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to
a station, stop €or a few seconds, then go on to the next
station, Press one of the SEEK buttons again to st~p
scanning, The sound will mute while scanning.
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RECALL: Press this button briefly to recal! the statim
being played or to display the clock. To change what Is
EomalEy shown on the display (station or time), press
the RECALL butttorn until yon see the display YSU want.
then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes.
If you press the button when the ignition is off, the ck~k
wiEI show for 8 Eew seconds.
AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FME.
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press the up OF down mow to choose
sadi~ stations.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking.
SCAN: Press one sf the SEEK mows for EWO seconds
and SCAN wiPB appear on the display. Use SCAN to
listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio wiIB go to
2 stzti~n, stop for a few seconds, the^ go on to the next
station. Press one of the SEEK mows again to stop
scanning. Tie sound will mute while scanning.
f . Turn the radio on.
2. Press AIM-FM to select the band.
4. Press TONI2 tc select the set*iing YSU prefer.
5. Press an@ hodd me of the six numbered buttons. The
sound will mute. When it returns, release the button.
Whenever you press that cumbered button, the
station
you set will return and the tone you selected
will be automatically selected for that button.
6. Repeat the steps Ex e3ch pushb~tton.
P SCAN: Press this button BQ Bisten to each of your
preset stations for a fcw seconds. The radio will go to
the first preset station, stop for a €ew seconds, then go
on to the next preset statim. Press P SCAN again to stop
scanning. If a preset station has we& reception, the
radio will not stop at the preset station.
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With this feature, your vehicle wGl recall the latest radio
settings as adjusted the last time your vehicle was
operated. This feature allows two different drivers to
store and recall their QW~ radio settings for AM 2nd FM
presets, last tuned station, volume, tone and audio
source (radio, cassette or CD). The settings recaiied by
the radio are determined by which transmitter (i'I'' or
"2") was used to enter the vehicle. The number on the
back
of the transmitter corresponds to driver I. or to
driver 2. After the UNLOCK button is pressed orr the
transmitter and the ignition is in RUN. the radio settings
will azmtsmaticalEy adjust to where dzey were last set by
the identified drivcr. ?he settings can also be changed by
briefly pressing one of' the MELMORY seat brattoas ( I or
2) located on the driver's door. Wlzen chsnges are made,
the new settings will be saved for the driver.
THEFTLOCK'" is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable ail radio
functions whenever battery power is removed.
If THEFTLOCK is active, the TXEFTLBCK indicator
wili3 Eash when fie ignition is off.
The THEFTLOCK featwe for the radio nay be used 01-
ignored. If igrP,ored, the system plays normai!y and the
radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is
activated, your rdio will not operate if stolen.
Wkn THEmLBCK is activated, :he radio wilS display
LOC to indicate a locked cenditiora anytime battery
power is removed. If your battery loses power br any
reason, you ness8 rrnlock the radio with the secret code
before it will operate.
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To unlock a secured radio see ‘6Udock.ing the
Thefi-Deterrent Feature After
a Bower LOSS” earlier in
this section.
Audio Steering W3eel c@ntr@ls
If your vehicle has this feature, can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
Some steering wheel controls may operate climate
CO~&Q~S. See “’Steering Wheel Controls for Climate
Contd” earlier in
this section.
button
to SEEK: Press this
go to the next higher or
lower radio station.
SCAN: Press this button to scan the stations preset on
your radio psaslnbuttons. This feature works like your
radio’s P SCAN button and allows YOU to listen to each
of you preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will
go to the fist preset station, stop for a few seconds, then
go on to the next preset station. Press SCAN again to
stop scanning.
If a preset station has weak reception, the
radio will mot stop at the preset st&hn~.
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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the the you need
to get your foot up to the br&e pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too dose to the vehicle in
front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes
If that vehicle suddenly slows or stcps. Always leave
enough
room up ahead tu stop, even though yorr have
anti-lock brakes.
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
5mly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel a
slight brake pedal gulsation or notice some noise, but
this is normal.
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YQW vehicle may have a traction control system thzat
limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery
road conditions. The system operates only if it senses
that one
or both of the front wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the
system works the front brakes and reduces engine power
to limit wheel spin.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this
is nomal.
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See ‘‘T~-acti~m Contra1 System Warning Eight” ii: the
Irzdex. WEen this warning light is on, the system will mt
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving zccsrdingly.
The traction COII~FO~ system arr;2smaticaily comes on
whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,
especially in siippery road conditio~s, y3u shouEd
always leave the system on. But you can turn- the
traction control system off‘ if you ever need to. (YQQ
should turn the system off if pur vehicBe ever gets stuck
in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rockr~g Your Vehicle”
in the Index.)
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There are times when steering can be more effective
than brakmg. For example, you come over a hill and
find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, OH a child darts out from between
parked
cars md stops right in front of YOU. You can
avoid these problems by
braking -- if you can stop in
time. But sometimes you can’t; trlere isn’t room. That’s
the time
for evasive action -- steering ~ound
the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply your brakes. (See ‘‘Braking in
Emergencies” earlier in ”s section.) It is better tc
remove as much speed as you can from a possible
collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or
right depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel a’:
the recomended 9 and 3 o’clock positloas, you can
tuna it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and
just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have
avoided the
object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at
dl times and wear safety belts properly.
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