GMC ENVOY 1998 Owners Manual

You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located Mirrors
below the parking/headlamp knob, to set the dome
lamps to come
on automatically when the doors are Electrochromic Daymight Inside Rearview
opened, or to remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the Mirror
button once into the “in” position. With the button in
this position, the dome lamps will remain off when the
doors are open.
To return the lamps to automatic
operation, press the button again and return it to the
“out” position. With the button in this position, the dome
lamps will come on when you open the door. This will
not override the illuminated entry feature.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity,
reading, glove
box and underhood lamps if they are left
on for more than
20 minutes when the ignition is off.
This will keep your battery from running down.
If the battery run-down protection shuts off the interior
lamps, it may be necessary to do one of the following to
return
to normal operation:
0 Shut off all lamps and close all doors, or
Turn the ignition key to RUN.
This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from
headlamps behind you. A photocell on
the back of the
mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell
built into the mirror surface senses when
headlamps are behind you.
At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken
to reduce glare (this change may take a
few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime
state when the glare
is reduced. The vehicle will also
return to its clear daytime state when the vehicle is put
into
REVERSE (R).
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Press the OFF AUTO button at the base of the mirror to
turn on the automatic feature. The button has
an
indicator light to show it is on. Press the OFF AUTO
button to turn the automatic feature
off.
Time Delay
The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which
prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to
the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of
the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic.
Cleaning the Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the
photocells when necessary. The
control is located on the
driver’s door armrest.
Move the upper control to the left or right to choose the mirror, then press the
arrows on the control pad to adjust
the mirror.
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Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface
is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open your glove box, lift the lever on the front of the
glove box and lower the door.
The glove box should not
1 be open while driving.
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles)
look farther away than they really are.
If you cut
too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
4 Overhead Console
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror
When you operate the rear window defogger, a defogger
also warms the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside
rearview mirrors
to help clear them of ice and snow.
See “Rear Window Defogger” in the Index for
more information. The
overhead console includes reading lamps, a driver
information system,
a storage compartment for
sunglasses and a universal transmitter.
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Reading La ~ ~ ps
Press the button near each
lamp to turn the reading
lamps
on and off.
The lamps can also be swiveled
to point in the
desired direction.
Driver Information System
This system displays the outside air temperature,
compass direction and trip information in the
overhead console.
USMET The USMET (United Statedmetric) button
allows you to switch the display between
the English
and metric system.
MODE: The MODE button can be used to toggle
between three modes
of operation: OFF, COMP/TEMP
and TRIP.
OFF: This button turns the system off.
COMP/TEMP: The display provides the outside
temperature and one
of eight compass readings to
indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.
Before you turn on the ignition and move
the vehicle,
the temperature indicated will be the last outside
temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the outside
temperature is
37°F (3°C) or lower, the display will
toggle between the word ICE and the current
temperature every eight seconds. This is a warning
to
the driver that road conditions may be icy, and that
appropriate precautions should be taken.
The compass is self-calibrating,
so it does not need to be
manually set. However, if C (Calibration) is displayed, the
compass will need
to be calibrated. You may also place the
compass in a noncalibrated mode by pressing and holding
the MODE and USMET buttons simultaneously while in
the COMPREMP mode. After about 10 seconds, the
compass will display
C and you can release the buttons.
Drive
the vehicle in a complete 360" circle three times at
a speed of less than 5 mph (8 km/h), and the compass will
function normally. Once the calibration is complete, the
display will return
to a compass reading.
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Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north. In some areas, the difference between
the two can be great enough to cause false compass
readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set
the variance for your particular location:
1. Find your location on the zone map earlier in this
section. Note your zone number.
2. Press and hold both the MODE and the USMET
buttons
in the COMP/TEMP mode.
3. After five seconds, the compass will acknowledge
the variation mode by displaying the current zone
number,
When it does, release both buttons.
4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on
the display.
5. Press MODE to enter your zone number. Your
variance is now set and the display will return to the
COMP/TEMP mode.
TRIP: Once in the TRIP mode, pressing the MODE
button will step
you through the following
TRIP functions:
0 AVG ECON: The average fuel economy since the
last reset
is displayed.
INST ECON: Instantaneous fuel economy for the
last second of driving is displayed.
RANGE: The display indicates the estimated
distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel
in the tank, based on the fuel economy for the last
few hours
of driving.
FUEL USED: The fuel used since the last reset
is displayed.
AVG SPEED: The average speed since the last reset
is displayed.
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To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and
US/MET buttons simultaneously for at least two
seconds.
All functions will be displayed for half a
second once the system
is reset. Reset can only be
performed in the AVG
ECON, FUEL USED and
AVG SPEED modes. All three modes are
reset simultaneously.
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The console has a sunglasses storage compartment.
Center Floor Console
Your vehicle has a console between the two front
bucket seats.
To open the console, pull up on the console cover.
The console has two cupholders and
a storage tray,
including
a change holder, for the front seat passenger
and driver
to use.
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Convenience Net
The cupholders are located in the front of the storage
compartment. Push in on the door and release. The
cupholders will pop out for use.
The console also contains the following components:
0 Rear Seat Audio Controls
Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets
6-disc CD Changer
Cellular Phone (if equipped)
For more information on these components, please see
the Index for that item. You
may have
a convenience net in the rear of your
vehicle to help keep small items, like gloves and light
clothing in place during sharp turns or quick stops
and starts.
The net is not designed
to retain these items during
off-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items.
The convenience net is anchored
to the liftgate door.
Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side of
the liftgate opening (the label should be in the upper
passenger side corner, visible from the rear of vehicle).
Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo tie downs on
the floor.
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Cargo Security Shade
You can use the cargo security shade to cover items in
the cargo area of your vehicle.
Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the posts
into the sockets on the inside trim panel on the
passenger’s
side of the vehicle to secure it.
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured.
If you remove the cover, always store it
outside of the vehicle. When you put it back,
always be sure that it is securely reattached. Cargo Tie Downs
There are four cargo tie
downs in the rear that allow
you to
strap cargo in and
keep it from moving inside
the vehicle.
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If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that
is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and
so forth -- the wind can catch it as you drive
along. This can cause you to lose control. What
you are carrying
could be violently torn off, and
this could cause you or other drivers
to have a
collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You
may be able to carry something like this inside.
But, never carry something longer or wider than
the luggage carrier on top
of your vehicle.
Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your
luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These
are available through your
GM dealer.
You can adjust the crossrails to handle loads of various
sizes. Just loosen the slider knobs at each end of the
crossrail and move them to where you want them. Make
sure both sides
of the crossrails are even, then tighten
the slider knobs.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Follow
these guidelines:
Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is
Tie the load to the tie down (at either end of the
crossrails). When loading cargo directly on the
roof panel, use the crossrails to keep the load
from shifting.
not recommended.
If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as possible. Tie the load to the tie downs
provided. Also tie the load to the bumpers.
Do not tie
the load
so tightly that the crossrails or side rails
are damaged.
The
luggage carrier has slats, side rails and crossrails
attached to the roof to secure cargo. The adjustable tie
downs, at either end of the crossrails, should be used to
secure loads to the luggage carrier.
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NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 Ibs.
(91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When you carry large things, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides of your
vehicle. When loading cargo on the roof panel, be
sure it rests on the slats and does not scratch or
damage the vehicle.
Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main
weight as
far forward as you can and move the
rear crossrail forward as
far as possible to keep
the load from shifting.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle“
in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray is located in the center floor console, in
front
of the shift lever. Flip the cover to expose
the ashtray.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtray.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire
causing damage.
To remove the front ashtray, pull the bin upward.
The lighter is located
in the instrument panel below the
climate controls.
To use the lighter, press it in all the
way, and let
go. When it’s ready, it will pop back
by itself.
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