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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps on
page 179. Dome Lamp Override Button. See
Dome Lamp Override on page 183. Instrument
Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 182. Fog Lamp Button
(If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps on page 182.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 194.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 171.
D. OnStar and Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 297.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 198.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 297.
G. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 113.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 236.
I. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control
System on page 186.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 388.K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel
Controls. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 218.
L. Transfer Case Controls. See “Automatic
Transfer Case” underFour-Wheel Drive on
page 122.
M. Shift Lever and StabiliTrak
®(If Equipped)
Button. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on page 127
andStabiliTrak
®System on page 309.
N. Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
on page 186.
O. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 185.
P. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 126.
Q. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. See “Rear
Window Washer/Wiper” underWindshield
Washer on page 174.
R. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Climate Control System
on page 186andDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 189.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 160.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
on top of the steering
column.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the
key is not in the ignition.Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the
steering wheel pad.
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Tilt Wheel
The steering wheel should be adjusted before
you drive.
The tilt lever is located
to the left of the steering
column, under the
turn signal lever.
It can be raised to the highest level to give
your legs more room when you enter and exit
the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever toward you. Move the steering wheel
to a comfortable level, then release the lever
to lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals
23Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass Feature
NWindshield Wipers
JWindshield Washer
ICruise Control
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The rear window/washer
control is located to
the right of the
steering wheel on the
instrument panel.
To turn the rear wiper on, turn the control to
either 1, 2, or 3. For delayed wiping, turn the
control to 1 or 2. For steady wiping, turn the control
to 3. To turn the wiper off, turn the control to 0.
To wash the rear window, press the washer
symbol located in the center of the control.
The rear window washer uses the uid from the
same reservoir as the windshield washer.
However, the rear window washer runs out of uid
before the windshield washer. If you can wash
your windshield but not your rear window, check
the uid level.Headlamp Washer
Your vehicle may have
a headlamp washer
system. The button to
operate this feature
is located on the
instrument panel and
functions separately
from your other
washer systems.
To wash your headlamps, press the headlamp
washer button briey and release to activate
the system.
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Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, the cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
Headlamps
The exterior lamps
knob is located on
your instrument panel
to the left of the
steering wheel.
c(Off):Turn the knob to this symbol and
release it to turn off the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) and the Automatic Headlamps (AHS).
An indicator illuminates when the position
is selected. This position is not available for
vehicles rst sold in Canada.
i(Automatic DRL/AHS):Turn the knob to
this symbol to put the system into automatic
headlamp mode. An indicator comes on when
the position is selected.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the knob to this
symbol to turn on the parking lamps, as well as
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turn the knob to this symbol to
turn on the headlamps, as well as the following:
Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle may have this feature. The Driver
Information Center (DIC) display is located on the
instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer.
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, they are
located on the steering wheel. The DIC can
display information such as the trip odometer, fuel
economy, customization features, and
warning/status messages.
If your vehicle does not have DIC steering wheel
buttons, you will not have all of the features
listed. Scroll through the odometer and trip
odometer by pressing the trip odometer reset stem
located on the instrument panel cluster. Turn
off, or acknowledge, DIC messages by pressing
the trip odometer reset stem. SeeSpeedometer
and Odometer on page 199for information
on features for vehicles without DIC buttons.
3(Trip Information):Press this button to
display the odometer, trip odometers, and timer.
t(Fuel Information):Press this button to display
the current range, fuel used, average fuel
economy, and engine oil life.
4(Customization):Press this button to access
the vehicle settings menu and customize the
personal settings on your vehicle.
r(Select):Press this button to reset certain
DIC functions and set your customization settings.
Pressing any of the DIC buttons will acknowledge
DIC messages and clear them from the DIC
display.
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DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a
short delay the DIC will display the information
that was last displayed before the engine
was turned off.
If a problem is detected, a warning message will
appear on the display. Pressing the trip stem
will acknowledge any warning or service
messages. Pressing any of the DIC steering wheel
buttons — trip information, fuel information,
customization, or select button — will also
acknowledge any warnings or service messages.
You should take any message that appears on
the display seriously and remember that clearing
the message will only make the message
disappear, not correct the problem.
The DIC has different modes which can be
accessed by pressing the four DIC buttons located
on the steering wheel. These buttons are trip
information, fuel information, customization, and
select. The button functions are detailed in
the following pages.
Trip Information Button
3
(Trip Information):Press the trip
information button to scroll through the
ODOMETER, TRIP A, TRIP B, TIRE
PRESSURES, and TIMER.
Odometer:Press the trip information button until
ODOMETER appears on the display. This
mode shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven in either miles or kilometers. Pressing
the reset stem located on the instrument cluster
with the vehicle off will also display the odometer.
Trip A:Press the trip information button until
TRIP A appears on the display. This mode shows
the current distance traveled since the last
reset for TRIP A in either miles or kilometers.
Trip B:Press the trip information button
until TRIP B appears on the display. This mode
shows the current distance traveled since the last
reset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers.
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Select Button
r
(Select):Press the select button to reset
certain DIC functions, turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC display, and set your
customization settings. For example, this button
will allow you to reset the trip odometers, turn
off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message, and enables
you to scroll through and select the language
in which the DIC information will appear.
DIC Warnings and Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the
driver that the status of the vehicle has changed
and that some action may be needed to correct the
condition. Multiple messages may appear one
after another.
Some messages may not require immediate
action. Press any of the DIC buttons on the
steering wheel or the trip odometer reset stem on
the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge
that you received the messages and to clear them
from the display.Some messages cannot be cleared from the
display because they are more urgent. These
messages require action before they can be
removed from the DIC display. Take any messages
that appear on the display seriously and remember
that clearing the messages will only make the
messages disappear, not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can
be displayed and some information about them.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This message displays when the engine oil needs
to be changed and service is required for your
vehicle. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 507
andEngine Oil on page 394for more information.
Also seeEngine Oil Life System on page 398
for information on how to reset the message. This
message clears itself after 10 seconds until the
next ignition cycle.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when the tire pressure in
one of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked.
Press any of the DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to
acknowledge this message and clear it from
the DIC display.
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Units
Press the customization button until UNITS: U.S.
(ENGLISH) appears in the display. To select
English or metric, press the select button while
UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through
the following choices:
UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) (default)
UNITS: METRIC (km/L)
UNITS: METRIC (L/100 km)
If U.S. (ENGLISH) is chosen, all information will
be displayed in English units. For example,
distance will be displayed in miles (mi) and fuel
economy in miles per gallon (MPG). If METRIC
(km/L) is chosen, all information will be displayed
in metric units. For example, distance will be
displayed in kilometers (km) and fuel economy in
kilometers per liter (km/L). If METRIC (L/100 km)
is chosen, all information will be displayed in metric
units. For example, distance will be displayed in
kilometers (km) and fuel economy in liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km).
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and exit out of the customizable
options.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 302. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you can
help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way
radio, make sure that it can be added by
checking with your dealer. Also, check federal
rules covering mobile radio and telephone
units. If sound equipment can be added, it is
very important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems,
and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added.
Notice:The chime signals related to safety
belts, parking brake, and other functions of
your vehicle operate through the radio/
entertainment system. If that equipment is
replaced or additional equipment is added to
your vehicle, the chimes may not work. Make
sure that replacement or additional equipment
is compatible with your vehicle before installing
it. SeeAccessories and Modifications on
page 380.
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