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V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold
this button for about one second to release the
trunk lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for
this feature to operate.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and
release this button to locate your vehicle. The turn
signal lamps will ash and the horn will sound
three times. Press and hold this button for more
than two seconds to activate the panic alarm.
The turn signal lamps will ash and the horn will
sound repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm
will turn off when the ignition is turned to RUN or
the alarm button is pressed again. The ignition
must be in OFF for the panic alarm to work.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded
to prevent another transmitter from unlocking
your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased through your
GM dealer. Remember to bring any additional
transmitters so they can also be re-coded to
match the new transmitter. Once your dealer has
coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter
will not unlock your vehicle. The vehicle can have
a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it.
See Remote Key underDIC Operation and
Displays on page 187.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote
keyless entry transmitter should last about
four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter
will not work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to get close to your vehicle before
the transmitter works, it is probably time to change
the battery.
The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message in the vehicle’s DIC will display if the
remote keyless entry transmitter battery is
low. See “REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY”
underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 195
for additional information.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care
not to touch any of the circuitry. Static
from your body transferred to these surfaces
may damage the transmitter.To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry
transmitter do the following:
1. Use a at object with a thin edge into the
notch, located below the trunk release
button, and separate the bottom half from the
top half of the transmitter.
2. Remove the old battery, but do not use a
metal object to do this.
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3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with
the positive side of the battery facing down.
Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalent
type. Make sure the cover is on tightly,
so water will not get in.
4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter
together.
5. Test the operation of the transmitter with the
vehicle.
Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature.
This feature allows you to start the engine
from outside of the vehicle.
If your vehicle has an outside temperature display,
during remote start this feature allows the
climate control system to default to a heating
mode during colder outside temperatures and a
cooling mode during warmer outside temperatures.
If your vehicle does not have an outside
temperature display, during remote start the
climate control system will turn on at the setting
the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was
last turned off.Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, requiring a person
using remote start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local regulations for
any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle
is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
Your remote keyless entry transmitter, with
the remote start button, provides an increased
range of operation. However, the range may
be less while the vehicle is running. As a result,
you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it
off, than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, seeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 90for
additional information.
/(Remote Start):Press and release the lock
button and then press and hold this button to use
the remote start feature.
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Automatic Door Lock
The doors will automatically lock when the shift
lever is moved out of PARK (P). The automatic
door locking feature cannot be disabled.
Programmable Automatic
Door Unlock
Your vehicle is programmed so that when the
shift lever is moved into PARK (P) all doors will
unlock.
With the vehicle stopped and the engine running,
door unlocking can be programmed through
prompts displayed on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). These prompts allow the driver to
choose various unlock settings. For programming
information, seeDIC Vehicle Customization
on page 203.
Lockout Protection
To protect you from locking your key in the
vehicle, this feature stops the power door locks
from locking while the key is in the ignition and
a door is open.
If a power lock switch is pressed while a door is
open and the key is in the ignition, both doors
will lock and then the driver’s door will unlock.
A chime will sound continuously until both doors
are closed.
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Ignition Positions
With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can be
turned to four different positions:
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from
the ignition switch could cause damage
or break the key. Use the correct key and turn
the key only with your hand. Make sure the
key is in all the way. If none of this works,
then your vehicle needs service.A (OFF):This is the only position in which the
ignition key can be inserted or removed. This
position locks the ignition and transaxle. It is a
theft-deterrent feature.
B (ACCESSORY):This position lets the radio
and windshield wipers operate while the engine is
off. To use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise.
C (RUN):This position is where the key returns
to after the vehicle is started. This position displays
some of the warning and indicator lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the
key in the ACCESSORY or RUN position with
the engine off. You may not be able to start your
vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an
extended period of time.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
A warning chime will sound and the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display DRIVER
DOOR OPEN when the driver’s door is opened
if the ignition is in OFF, ACCESSORY and the
key is in the ignition. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 195for more information.
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Active Fuel Management™
(5.3L V8 Engine)
Your vehicle’s engine may be equipped with
Active Fuel Management™. This system allows
the engine to operate on either all or half of
its cylinders, depending on your driving conditions.
When less power is required, such as cruising
at a constant vehicle speed, the system will
operate in the half cylinder mode, allowing your
vehicle to achieve better fuel economy. When
greater power demands are required, such
as accelerating from a stop, passing, or merging
onto a freeway, the system will maintain
full-cylinder operation.
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever on the
console between the seats.
There is a display, located on the instrument panel
cluster that will indicate the gear the vehicle is in.
Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic
transaxle vehicles while you are in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components
from improper operation.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 180
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 180
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 181
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 184
Security Light............................................ 184
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 185
Cruise Control Light.................................. 185
Highbeam On Light................................... 185
Fuel Gage................................................. 185
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 186
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 187
DIC Compass............................................ 193
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 195
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 203Audio System(s)......................................... 210
Setting the Time (Without Date Display).... 211
Setting the Time (With Date Display)......... 212
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 214
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 220
Using an MP3........................................... 231
XM Radio Messages................................. 238
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 240
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 240
Radio Reception........................................ 241
Care of Your CDs..................................... 242
Care of the CD Player.............................. 242
Backglass Antenna.................................... 242
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 243
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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6(Delay):You can set the wiper speed for a long
or short delay between wiping cycles. This can
be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band
to choose the delay time. The closer to the top
of the lever, the shorter the delay.
6(Low Speed):For steady wiping at low
speed, turn the band away from you to the
rst solid band past the delay settings.
1(High Speed):For high-speed wiping, turn
the band further, to the second solid band past the
delay settings.
9(Off):To stop the wipers, move the band to off.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the multifunction lever, there’s a
paddle with the windshield washer symbol on it.
To spray washer uid on the windshield, push the
paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and
then either stop or return to your preset speed. The
ignition key must be in ACCESSORY or RUN for
this to work. SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on
page 332.
{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.
When you are low on washer uid, a Washer Fluid
Low Add Fluid message will be lit in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) for 60 seconds. When the
ignition is turned off, a message will appear
again for three seconds as a reminder that
the uid level is low. For more information on
DIC messages, seeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 195.
The washer uid message will no longer display
when the washer uid reservoir has been lled.
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The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to
work. When the key is removed, interior
illumination will activate and remain on until one of
the following occurs:
The ignition is in RUN.
The power door locks are activated.
An illumination period of 20 seconds has
elapsed.
If during the illumination period a door is opened,
the timed illumination period will be canceled
and the interior lamps will remain on because a
door is open.
Parade Dimming
The instrument panel has an added feature called
parade dimming. This feature prohibits the
dimming of your instrument panel displays during
the daylight while the headlamps are on so
that you’ll still be able to see the displays.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the rearview
mirror. Press the button to turn them on and off.
Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM)
that estimates the battery’s temperature and state
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best
performance and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you
may see the voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be
displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for
all vehicles. This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at
idle to produce all the power that is needed
for very high electrical loads.
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A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It
can increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may
be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Service
Battery Charging System. If this message is
displayed, it is recommended that the driver
reduce the electrical loads as much as possible.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 195.Battery Run-Down Protection
This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the
battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy
lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps
or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any
of these lamps are left on, they will automatically
turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off.
The lamps will not come back on again until
one of the following occurs:
The ignition is turned on.
The exterior lamps control is turned off, then
on again.
The headlamps will timeout after 10 minutes, if they
are manually turned on before the ignition is off.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Your vehicle has a two 12-volt outlets which can be
used to plug in electrical equipment such as a
cellular telephone, a compact disc player, etc.
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