instrument panel GMC ENVOY 2009 Owner's Guide

For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from you to the rst solid band past the delay settings.
For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the
second solid band past the delay settings.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield,
gently loosen or thaw them. If they become worn or
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
L(Windshield Washer):Press the windshield
washer paddle to spray washer uid on the windshield.
The wipers will clear the window and then either stop
or return to the 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.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{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.
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.
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To wash the rear window, press=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 the windshield can be washed,
but not the rear window, check the uid level.
Headlamp Washer
For vehicles with a
headlamp washer system,
the headlamp washer
button is located on the
instrument panel.
Press the button briey and then release to wash the
headlamps.
This system is separate from the other washer systems.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more can be maintained without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work
at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
If you apply the brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot
drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the
cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
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The cruise controls are
located on the end of the
turn signal/multifunction
lever.
9(Off):Turns the cruise control system off and
cancels the set speed memory.
R(On):Turns the cruise control system on.
S(Resume/Accelerate):Resume a set speed or to
accelerate.
T(Set):Press this button, located at the end of the
lever, to set a speed.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control 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 cruise
control switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
Setting Cruise Control
1. Move the cruise control switch toR.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press
Tat the end of the lever and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Some vehicles have a
cruise light on the
instrument panel cluster
that will come on when the
cruise control is engaged.
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Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Move the cruise switch to9.
Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when
the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
Headlamps
The exterior lamps knob is
located on the instrument
panel.
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 is lit when the
position is selected. This position is not available for
vehicles rst sold in Canada.
?(Automatic DRL/AHS):Places the system into
automatic headlamp mode.
;(Parking Lamps):Turns on the parking lamps,
as well as the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turns on the headlamps, as well as
the following:
Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
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Headlamps on Reminder
A reminder tone sounds when the headlamps or
parking lamps are manually turned on, if the driver’s
door is open and the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or
ACC/ACCESSORY. To turn the tone off, turn the knob
all the way counterclockwise.
In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the
ignition key is in LOCK/OFF.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles
rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the headlamps come on at
reduced brightness when the following conditions
are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps knob is in automatic
headlamp mode.
The light sensor detects daytime light.
The transmission is not in P (Park).When the DRL are on, only the headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights
and other lamps will not be on.
When it begins to get dark, the headlamps automatically
switch from DRL to the regular headlamps.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the Automatic
Headlamp System turns on the headlamps when
the vehicle is started and after the transmission
has been shifted out of the P (Park) position.
The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, and parking
lamps will come on. The instrument panel lights
and radio lights will also turn on at normal brightness.
Once on, the system remains on during these conditions
even if the vehicle is shifted back into P (Park).
The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor or the system
may come on whenever the ignition is on and the
vehicle is shifted out of the P (Park) position.
The system could also turn on the lamps when driving
through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather
or a tunnel. This is normal.
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There is a delay in the transition between the daytime
and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems,
so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street
lights does not affect the system. The DRL and
automatic headlamp system are only affected when the
light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer
than the delay.
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic
headlamp system comes on after the transmission
is shifted out of P (Park). Once the vehicle leaves 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 control is in the full bright position.
If the vehicle is running and the automatic headlamp
system is already on, it can be turned off by turning and
releasing the headlamp control at the off position.
The automatic headlamp system stays off until you turn
and release the headlamp control at the off position
again. SeeHeadlamps on page 3-13.Fog Lamps
The fog lamp button is located on the instrument panel
to the right of the exterior lamps knob. Use the fog
lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions.
The ignition must be in ON/RUN for the fog lamps
to work.
#:Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator
light turns on near the button while the fog lamps
are on. Fog lamps turn off whenever the high-beam
headlamps are on.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps
to be on along with the fog lamps.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
Press the knob located
next to the exterior lamps
knob to extend it.
Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lights.
Turn the knob all the way up to turn on the interior
lamps. Press the knob back into its stored position when
you are not using it.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps come on when a door is opened,
unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in.
Dome Lamp Override
The dome override button is located below the exterior
lamps knob.
E:Press to turn the dome lamps off. The dome lamps
will remain off when a door is open. This overrides
the illuminated entry feature unless the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.
Press the button again to return the lamps to automatic
operation. The dome lamps will come on when a
door is opened.
Entry Lighting
The vehicle has entry lighting.
When any door is opened, the dome lamps come on
as long as the dome override lamp override button is not
pressed in. When all the doors are closed, the lamps
stay on for a short period of time and then turn off
automatically. If you use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to unlock the vehicle, the interior
lamps come on for a short time whether or not the dome
lamp override is on.
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Driver’s Side Temperature Lever:Raise or lower the
lever to increase or decrease the temperature on
the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Passenger Side Temperature Lever:Raise or lower
the lever to increase or decrease the temperature on the
passenger side of the vehicle. This right lever also
adjusts the temperature to the rear seat outlets.
When the temperature outside is 0°F (-18°C) or lower,
use the engine coolant heater, if the vehicle has one,
to provide warmer air faster to the vehicle.
9(Fan Control):Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the fan speed. If the knob
is in off mode, outside air still enters the vehicle, and is
directed based on the position of the air delivery
mode knob. The temperature can still be adjusted using
the temperature knob.
Air Delivery Mode Control:Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to change the airow direction inside
the vehicle.To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is divided between the instrument
panel and oor outlets. Some air is directed toward the
windshield and the side window outlets. Cooler air is
directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the oor
outlets.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the oor outlets, with
some air directed to the windshield and the side window
outlets. The recirculation button cannot be selected
while in oor mode.
-(Defog):This mode clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the oor, windshield and side
window outlets. The recirculation button cannot be
selected while in defog mode.
1(Defrost):This mode clears the windows of fog or
frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield
and the side window outlets, with some air directed to
the oor outlets. The air conditioning compressor
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To change the current air delivery mode, select one of
the following:
H(Vent):Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is divided between the instrument
panel and oor outlets. Some air is directed toward the
windshield and side window outlets. Cooler air is
directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the oor
outlets.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the oor outlets. Some air
also comes out of the defroster and side window
outlets. The recirculation button cannot be selected in
oor mode.
-(Defog):This mode clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the oor and windshield
outlets.
0(Front Defrost):Press the front defrost button to
clear the windows of fog or frost more quickly. The
system automatically controls the fan speed if defrost is
selected from AUTO mode. If the outside temperature
is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, the air conditioning compressor
runs automatically to help dehumidify the air and dry
the windshield.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
#A/C (Air Conditioning):Press to turn the air
conditioning system on or off. When the system is on,
the system automatically begins to cool and dehumidify
the air inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning
symbol appears on the display when the air conditioning
is on and turns off when the air conditioning is off.
If the air conditioning is turned off while in front defrost
or defog mode, the air conditioning symbol turns off,
however, the A/C compressor remains on to help
de-humidify the air inside the vehicle. If one of the other
modes is selected, the compressor will then turn the
A/C off until it is selected again or the AUTO button is
pressed.
To avoid fogging the inside glass on rainy and humid
days at a temperature above freezing, press the
air conditioning button to run the A/C compressor.
Also it is best to avoid the use of the recirculation mode
except when maximum air conditioning performance
is needed or for short times to avoid exterior odors.
You may notice a slight change in engine performance
when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and
turns on again. This is normal.
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Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side
of the instrument panel to direct the airow. Use the
thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off the
airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets
at the base of the windshield that could block the
ow of air into the vehicle.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more
effectively.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors can
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Check with your dealer/retailer before adding
equipment to the outside of the vehicle.
Rear Climate Control System
The vehicle has one of the following rear climate control
systems. With either of these systems, the rear
climate controls will be disabled when the front climate
control system is in defrost. This occurs to provide
maximum airow to clear the windshield.A. Power Button
B. Air Delivery Mode Control
The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets
is determined by the front passenger temperature setting.
PWR (Power):Press to turn the rear climate controls
on or off.
Air Delivery Mode Control:Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to change the direction of the airow
to the rear seat area.
H(Panel):Air is directed to the rear console outlets.
)(Bi-level):Air is directed to the second seat
side oor outlets and the rear console outlets.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the second seat side oor
outlets.
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