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You will also find a circle
with a slash through it
in this book. This safety
symbol means ªDon't,º
ªDon't do thisº or ªDon't
let this happen.º
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could damage
your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that
can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage
would not be covered by your warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help
avoid the damage.When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different
colors or in different words.
You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
Your vehicle may be equipped with components and
labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols,
used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text
describing the operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gage or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
component, gage or indicator reference the following
topics in the Index:

ªEngine Compartment Overviewº

ªInstrument Panelº

ªComfort Controlsº

ªAudio Systemsº
Also see ªWarning Lights and Gagesº in the Index.

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Windows
2
-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-9 Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)
2
-14 Vehicle Customization
2
-21 Liftgate
2
-22 Theft
2
-23 Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
2
-25 PASS-Key III
2
-28 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-28 Ignition Positions
2
-30 Starting Your Engine
2
-31 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-32 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-37 Parking Brake
2
-38 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-40 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-41 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-41 Engine Exhaust2
-42 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-43 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-50 Exterior Lamps
2
-52 Interior Lamps
2
-59 Storage Compartments
2
-70 Accessory Inflator System (Option)
2
-71 Accessory Power Outlets
2
-72 OnStar System (Option)
2
-77 HomeLink Transmitter (Option)
2
-80 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-85 Warning Lights, Gages, Messages
and Indicators
2
-95 Message Center
2
-105 Driver Information Center (DIC)
(If Equipped)
2
-122 Head-Up Display (Option)
2
-125 Rear Parking Assist (Option)

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NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can't
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch. If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
B (ACCESSORY): This position allows you to use
things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine is off. This position will allow you to turn off the
engine, but still turn the steering wheel. Use
ACCESSORY if you must have your vehicle in motion
while the engine is off (for example, if your vehicle is
being pushed or towed).C (ON): This is the position that the switch returns to
after you start your engine and release the key. The
switch stays in ON when the engine is running. But even
when the engine is not running, you can use ON to
operate your electrical power accessories, and to display
some instrument panel warning lights.
D (START): This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to ON for normal driving.
If the engine is not running, ACCESSORY and ON are
positions that allow you to operate your electrical
accessories, such as the radio.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With RAP, the power windows, the audio system, the
optional sunroof and the optional Electronic Level
Control (ELC) will continue to work up to 10 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to OFF and none of the
doors are opened.

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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake,
hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot
and push down on the
parking brake pedal with
your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on. See ªBrake System Warning Lightº in
the Index.To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot while you push down
on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. (To
release the tension on the parking brake cable, you will
need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the
parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking
brake.) When you remove your foot from the parking
brake pedal, it will pop up to the released position.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,
see ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index. That section will
tell you what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

2-51 Lamps on Reminder
If the driver's door is opened and you turn the ignition
to OFF while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a
warning chime.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully
functional daytime running lamps are required on all
vehicles first sold in Canada.A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes
the DRL work, so be sure it isn't covered. The DRL
system will make your reduced intensity high
-beam
headlamps come on in daylight when the following
conditions are met:

The ignition is on,

the exterior lamps control is in AUTO, and

the shift lever is not in PARK (P).
When the DRL are on, only your reduced intensity
high
-beam headlamps will be on. Your instrument panel
won't be lit up.
When it's dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will
come on automatically. When it's bright enough outside,
the exterior lamps will go out and the DRL will turn on.
Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps any time
you need to.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.

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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior/Interior Lamps Control
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Shift Lever
F. Instrument Panel Vents
G. Audio System
H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
I. Head
-Up Display Switch (Option) and Driver
Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped)J. Hood Release
K. Ignition Switch
L. Comfort Controls
M. Center Console Switchbank
N. Front Armrest Storage
O. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power
Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Purse Storage/Cupholders
P. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Q. Glove Box

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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how
fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to drive safely and economically.
The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.
United States up-level shown, United States base-level and Canada similar

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Warning Lights, Gages, Messages
and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they're working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there's a problem with your vehicle.When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They're a big help.
Your vehicle also has a message center that works along
with the warning lights and gages. See ªMessage
Centerº in the Index.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about 70 seconds. If the
driver's belt is already
buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come on.

2-87 Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on when you set your parking brake. The light
will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released,
it means you have a brake problem.
Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
United States CanadaThis light should come on briefly when you turn
the ignition key to ON. If it doesn't come on then,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's
a problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. See ªAnti
-Lock Brake
System Warning Lightº and ªTowing Your Vehicleº in
the Index.
CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light is still on after you've
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
United States Canada
The anti
-lock brake system warning light should come
on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to
ON. If the anti
-lock brake system warning light stays on
longer than normal after you've started your engine, turn
the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on
when you're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn
the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the
system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again
while you're driving, the anti
-lock brake system needs
service and you don't have anti
-lock brakes.
The anti
-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Traction Control System Warning Light
(If Equipped)
United States Canada
The traction control system warning light may come on
for the following reasons:

If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC
OFF button located in the center console switchbank
the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn
the system back on, press the button again. The
warning light should go off. See ªTraction Control
Systemº in the Index for more information.

If there's an engine
-related and brake system problem
that is specifically related to traction control, the
traction control system will turn off and the warning
light will come on. If the brake system problem is
caused by the brakes beginning to overheat, the
brakes will need to cool down before the traction
control system warning light will turn off.