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5. Push and hold the
top of the retractable
hardtop button
located behind the
shift lever. The
windows will
automatically lower
and the top will raise.
A chime will sound
when the top has
raised completely.
After the top is fully raised, release the retractable
hardtop button. If you press the button again
within ve seconds, the windows will automatically
close.
If your radio is on, you may notice a brief mute in
sound. This is normal and due to a new audio
system equalization being loaded for the vehicle
with the top raised.Under certain conditions, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) may display messages regarding the
retractable hardtop. If the CLOSE CARGO
DIVIDER, TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP, TOP
INOP - VALET ON, TOP INOP OUT OF PARK,
TOP MOTOR OVER TEMP or TOP NOT SECURE
messages display, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 206for more information.
If the retractable hardtop does not operate, and
there are no messages displayed on the
Driver Information Center (DIC), then perform the
“Power Window Initialize” steps underPower
Windows on page 82.
Manually Raising the Retractable Hardtop
If your vehicle has a power loss, such as a
dead battery, you can still raise the top manually
by doing the following:
1. Lower both sun visors and open both doors.
2. Use the key to open the trunk. SeeKeys
on page 65andTrunk on page 77for more
information.
3. Raise the trunk by hand.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 138
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 140
Other Warning Devices............................. 140
Horn.......................................................... 140
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column.................................... 141
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 141
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 142
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 143
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 143
Windshield Wipers..................................... 144
Rainsense™ Wipers.................................. 145
Windshield Washer.................................... 146
Headlamp Washer..................................... 146
Cruise Control........................................... 147
Adaptive Cruise Control............................. 150
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 164
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 166
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 166
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 166
Adaptive Forward Lighting System............. 167
Fog Lamps................................................ 168
Twilight Sentinel
®...................................... 168Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 169
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 170
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 170
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 170
Reading Lamps......................................... 171
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 171
Head-Up Display (HUD)............................ 171
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)........................................ 175
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 177
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 178
Climate Controls......................................... 178
Dual Climate Control System..................... 178
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 184
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 184
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 185
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 186
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 187
Trip Odometer........................................... 187
Tachometer............................................... 187
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 187
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 188
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 189
Charging System Light.............................. 191
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 192
Brake System Warning Light..................... 192
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 193
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 194
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 195
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 196
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 196
Engine Oil Pressure Gage......................... 200
Security Light............................................ 201
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 201
Lights On Reminder.................................. 202
Highbeam On Light................................... 202
Fuel Gage................................................. 202Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 203
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 204
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 206
Other Messages........................................ 219
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 220
Trip Computer............................................. 224
Oil Life Indicator........................................ 224
Audio System(s)......................................... 225
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 226
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 227
Radio Reception........................................ 228
Care of Your CDs..................................... 229
Care of the CD Player.............................. 230
Diversity Antenna System.......................... 230
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 230
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls/Instrument
Panel Brightness Controls. SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on page 171orInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 170.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 141.Cruise
Control. SeeCruise Control on page 147.
Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 164. Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on
page 168.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 186.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
“Windshield Wipers” underTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 141.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior
Lamps. SeeDIC Controls and Displays on
page 204.
F. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 184.G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 140.
H. Voice Commands/Audio Controls. SeeOnStar
®
System on page 107orAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 227.
I. Adaptive Cruise Controls (If Equipped). See
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 141.
J. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Button. SeePower Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column on page 141.
K. Horn. SeeHorn on page 140.
L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 227.
M. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 88.
N. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 92.
O. Traction Control Button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 329.
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When Rainsense™ is active, the headlamps will
turn on automatically. If it is dark, they will
remain on. See “Wiper-Activated Headlamps”
underExterior Lamps on page 164for more
information.
Notice:Do not place stickers or other items
on the exterior glass surface directly in front of
the moisture sensor. Doing this could cause
the moisture sensor to malfunction.
Windshield Washer
K(Washer Fluid):The lever on the right side
of the steering column also controls the windshield
washer. There is a button at the end of the
lever. To spray washer uid on the windshield,
press the button and hold it. The washer will spray
until you release the button. The wipers will
continue to clear the window for about six seconds
after the button is released and then stop or
return to your preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
If the uid in the windshield washer uid reservoir
is low, the message LOW WASHER FLUID will
appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
display. It will take 60 seconds after the bottle is
relled for this message to turn off. For information
on the correct washer uid mixture to use, see
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 397and
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 473.
Headlamp Washer
The headlamps washer only functions every fourth
time the washer button is depressed and if the
headlamps are on.
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9(Off):This position turns the system off.
R(On):This position turns the system on.
S(Resume/Increase):Push the switch to this
symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previously
set speed or to increase the set speed when
Adaptive Cruise Control is already active.
T(Set/Decrease):Press this button to set the
speed or to decrease the set speed when
Adaptive Cruise Control is already active.
Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control With
the Set Button
{CAUTION:
If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control
switch on when you are not using cruise,
you might hit a button and go into cruise
when you do not want to. You could be
startled and even lose control. Keep the
Adaptive Cruise Control switch off until
you want to use cruise control.
{CAUTION:
If you operate Adaptive Cruise Control
without your Head-up Display (HUD) on
and properly adjusted, your Adaptive
Cruise Control settings will not be visible.
You could forget your settings and be
startled by Adaptive Cruise Control
response and even lose control. Keep
your HUD on and properly adjusted when
using Adaptive Cruise Control.
The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the
speed you will travel if there is not a vehicle
detected in your path.
To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following:
1. Make sure the Head-Up Display (HUD) is
on and properly adjusted. SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on page 171for more
information.
2. Move the switch to on.
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3. Get up to the speed you want.
4. Press in the set button at the end of the lever
and release it.
5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it may
immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle
ahead is too close or moving slower than your
vehicle.
This symbol will appear
on the Head-Up Display
(HUD) to indicate that
Adaptive Cruise
Control is active.
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 171for
more information.
Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so
you know the speed your vehicle will accelerate to if
a vehicle is not detected in your path. Keep in mind
speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds and
weather conditions when adjusting your set speed.If your vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when
the traction control system begins to limit wheel
spin, the Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically
disengage. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 329andStabiliTrak
®System on page 331.
When road conditions allow you to safely use
it again, you may turn the Adaptive Cruise Control
back on.
Increasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive
Cruise Control
There are two ways to increase the set speed:
Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed.
Press the set button at the end of the lever,
then release the button and the accelerator
pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed.
Move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch from
on to resume/increase. Hold it there until the
desired set speed is displayed in the HUD,
then release the switch. To increase your set
speed in very small amounts, move the
switch briey to resume/increase. Each time
you do this, your vehicle set speed will
increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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Passing a Vehicle
If you need to increase speed to pass a vehicle,
use the accelerator pedal. While your foot is on the
accelerator pedal, the system will not automatically
apply the brakes. Once you pass the vehicle
and remove your foot from the accelerator pedal,
Adaptive Cruise Control will return to normal
operation and be able to apply the brakes,
if needed.
{CAUTION:
If you rest your foot on the accelerator
pedal, the system will not automatically
apply the brakes. You could crash into a
vehicle ahead of you. Do not rest your
foot on the accelerator pedal when using
Adaptive Cruise Control.
Curves in the Road
{CAUTION:
Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations
in curves, it may respond to a vehicle in
another lane, or may not have time to
react to a vehicle in your lane. You could
crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose
control of your vehicle. Give extra
attention in curves and be ready to use
the brakes if necessary. Select an
appropriate speed while driving in curves.
Adaptive Cruise Control may operate differently in
a sharp curve.
The system may reduce your speed in a curve if
the curve is too sharp. The TIGHT CURVE
message will also display on the HUD. See
Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 171for more
information.
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control on Hills
How well Adaptive Cruise Control will work on hills
depends on your speed, vehicle load, traffic
conditions and the steepness of the hills. It may
not detect a vehicle in your lane while driving
on hills. When going up steep hills, you may want
to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your
speed. When going downhill, you may have to
brake to keep your speed down. Applying
the brake disengages the system. You may
choose not to use Adaptive Cruise Control on
steep hills.
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control
To disengage the system, apply the brake pedal
or move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch to
off. Adaptive Cruise Control information will
not appear on the HUD when the system is not
engaged.
Erasing Set Speed Memory
When you turn the Adaptive Cruise Control switch
or the ignition off, the set speed memory is
erased.
Other Messages
There are three messages that may appear in the
Driver Information Center (DIC). They are
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE, CRUISE NOT READY
and CLEAN RADAR CRUISE. These messages
will only appear to indicate a problem if Adaptive
Cruise Control is active. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 206for more information.
You may also see CRUISE SPEED LIMITED
displayed in the HUD. SeeHead-Up Display
(HUD) on page 171for more information.
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When it is bright enough outside, the regular
lamps go off, and the front turn signal lamps take
over. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage,
the automatic headlamp system comes on
immediately. Once you leave the garage, it takes
about one minute for the automatic headlamp
system to change to DRL if it is light outside.
During that delay, the instrument panel cluster
might not be as bright as usual. Make sure
the instrument panel brightness knob is in the full
bright position. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 170for more information.
If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp
control is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
message displays on the Driver’s Information
Center (DIC). This message informs the driver that
turning on the exterior lamps is recommended.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 206.Turn the exterior lamp control off a second time,
or turn on the headlamps to turn off the
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message in the DIC.
If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were
turned on instead, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
message continues to display.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when needed.
Adaptive Forward Lighting System
The Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFS)
swivels the headlamps horizontally to provide
greater road illumination while turning. AFS will
operate when the vehicle speed is greater than
2 mph (3 km/h). AFS will not operate when
the transmission is in REVERSE (R). AFS is not
immediately operable after starting the vehicle;
driving a short distance is required to calibrate the
AFS. To enable AFS, set the exterior lamp
switch on the multifunction lever to the AUTO
position. Moving the switch out of the AUTO
position will deactivate the system. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 164.
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