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Part No. 10333510 A First Edition
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Canadian Owners
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How to Use This Manual
Many people read their owner's manual from beginning
to end when they ®rst receive their new vehicle. If
you do this, it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll ®nd
that pictures and words work together to explain things.
Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in
back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list of what's
in the manual, and the page number where you'll ®nd it.
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Infants and Young Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes
infants and all other children. Neither the distance
traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes
the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,
the law in every state in the United States and in
every Canadian province says children up to some age
must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles,
they should have the protection provided by appropriate
restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle's
adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice.
Instead, they need to use a child restraint.
{CAUTION:
People should never hold a baby in their arms
while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh
much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby
will become so heavy it is not possible to hold
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Remote Keyless Entry System
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modi®cations to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
·Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
·Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
·Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See ªBattery Replacementº under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
·If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or
a quali®ed technician for service.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about three years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range. If you have to get close
to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably
time to change the battery.
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 do the following:
1. Insert a ¯at object like a thin coin into the notch
located on the front of the transmitter, below the
open trunk button, and pry it apart.
2. Gently slide the battery out of the transmitter.
Do not use a metal object to remove the battery.
3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter. Use a
type CR2032 battery, or equivalent type.
4. Snap the transmitter back together, making sure the
halves are secured tightly, so water will not get in.
5. Test the operation of the transmitter with the
vehicle. If the transmitter does not work,
resynchronize the transmitter.
Resynchronization
If the functions on the remote keyless entry transmitter
do not work, or, if only the remote alarm works, after
the battery is replaced, then the transmitter needs to be
resynchronized to the receiver. Do this by pressing
and holding the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on
the transmitter at the same time for about eight seconds.
You must be within range of the vehicle.
Once the transmitter has been resynchronized, the
horn will sound and the exterior lamps will ¯ash once.
The system should now operate properly.
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3. If it doesn't start within 10 seconds, hold your key in
START for about 10 seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between
each try.
4. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then
stops), it could be ¯ooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
¯oor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
brie¯y but then stops again, do the same thing.
This time keep the pedal down for ®ve or six
seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine.
After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal
starting procedure.
Notice:Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine
might not perform properly.
Engine Coolant Heater
Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant
heater. In very cold weather, 0ÉF (-18ÉC) or colder,
the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier
starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a
minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
At temperatures above 32ÉF (0ÉC), use of the coolant
heater is not required.
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Flash-To-Pass Feature
This feature allows you to use the high-beam headlamps
to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Pull and hold the exterior lamps control lever toward
you to use this feature. When you do, the following
will occur:
·If the headlamps are either off, in low-beam
or in Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode,
the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They'll stay
on as long as you hold the lever there. Release
the lever to turn them off.
·If the headlamps are in high-beam mode, they will
switch to low beam. To return to high-beam, push
the lever away from you.
If your vehicle is equipped with Head-Up Display (HUD),
an arrow will appear on the display to indicate that
the high beams are on.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
The lever returns automatically when the turn is
complete.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ¯ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up-Display
(HUD), the turn signals will appear in the HUD area
when making turns or lane changes. See
Head-Up
Display (HUD) on page 3-19for more information.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ¯ash
to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete. The lever returns to its original
position when it is released.
Arrows that ¯ash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb.
Other driver's won't see the signal.
Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs if
the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. See
Fuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-99for more information.
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Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for approximately 1 mile
(1.61 km), a warning chime will sound and the TURN
SIGNAL ON warning message will appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) display. See ªTurn Signal
Onº under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65for more information.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional
daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles
®rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the turn signal lamps come
on when the following conditions are met:
·It is still daylight and the ignition is in RUN or
START,
·the exterior lamp control is in off or AUTO with the
headlamps off, and
·an automatic transaxle is not in PARK (P) and the
parking brake is released.When DRL are on, only the front turn signal/parking
lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps will be
on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument
panel won't be lit up either.
When the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and it's dark
enough outside, the DRL will turn off and the low-beam
headlamps at full brightness will turn on. When it's
bright enough outside, the front turn signal lamps will
go off, and the DRL will turn back on. If you start
your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp
system will come on immediately. Once you leave
the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the
automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is
light outside. During that delay, your instrument
panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure
your instrument panel brightness knob is in the full
bright position. See ªInstrument Panel Brightnessº under
Interior Lamps on page 3-16.
Vehicle's sold in the U.S. can turn the DRL off.
To do this, turn the band on the exterior lamp control
to off. Turn the band to this position again to turn
the DRL on.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
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4. Press the options button to advance to the months
of the year.
5. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the
months of the year, releasing the button when
the correct month appears.
6. Press the options button to advance to the days of
the month.
7. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the days
of the month, releasing the button when the correct
day appears.
8. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
Language:This menu lets you select the language in
which you want the DIC messages to appear. The
DIC can be programmed to one of three languages:
English, French or Spanish. The message on the HUD,
if equipped, will also appear in the language selected.
To change the language use the following procedure:
1. Press the options button until the language in which
you want the messages to appear on the screen is
displayed.
2. Press the set/reset button to set the language
choice.
3. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.Display Units:This menu allows you to choose
whether measurements are displayed in English or
metric units. The messages on the HUD, if equipped,
and the instrument panel cluster will also appear in the
type of measurement selected.
To set the measurement, when this message is
displayed use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select ENGLISH or
METRIC.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
DAYTIME DISPLAY ENHANCEMENTS:This menu
allows you to select the color of the display message.
When ON is selected for the daytime enhancement,
the messages will appear black on a red screen. This
combination makes it easier to see the DIC messages
during the daytime. When OFF is selected, or when
the headlamps are on, the messages will appear red on
a black background.
To set the daytime display enhancements use the
following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
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ENGINE OIL MONITOR SYSTEM:This menu lets you
reset the engine oil monitor system for the vehicle.
See ªWhen to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil LIfe System)º
under
Engine Oil on page 5-16.
To reset the engine oil monitor system use the following
procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button after an oil change to
reset the engine oil monitor system. The
con®rmation, ENGINE OIL MONITOR HAS BEEN
RESET, will appear on the next screen.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
Tire In¯ation Monitor System:If the vehicle has ABS,
this menu lets you set the tire in¯ation monitor system.
See ªTire In¯ation Monitor Systemº under
In¯ation ± Tire
Pressure on page 5-69for more information.
To set or reset the tire in¯ation monitor system, use the
following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to reset the tire in¯ation
monitor system.TIRE INFLATION HAS BEEN SET
will appear on the next screen to con®rm this
system has been set.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
Select the set/reset button to return to the main (date)
screen.PERSONAL PROGRAMMING MODE:This menu
lets you customize the time the exterior and interior
lamps are left on, and, when the automatic door locks
are activated after the vehicle is turned off and the doors
are closed. These adjustments can only be made
while the vehicle is in PARK (P). Press the set/reset
button to display the ®rst screen.
Personal Programming Mode Screens
Press the options button to access these modes:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING DELAY:This screen lets you
turn this feature off, or lets you select the number
of seconds the headlamps, sidelamps and taillamps, fog
lamps and back-up lamps are turned on after the key
is removed from the ignition or the vehicle is unlocked
using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
If OFF is selected, the exterior lamps will not turn on.
If a time delay is selected, the lamps will turn on
(for the time selected), when the key is removed from
the ignition, or when the vehicle is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
To program this mode use the following procedure:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to scroll to
the selection you want to program. Choose from
OFF or 15, 30, 60 or 90 seconds.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
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5. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the
months of the year, releasing the button when
the correct month appears.
6. Press the options button to advance to the days of
the month.
7. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the days
of the month, releasing the button when the correct
day appears.
8. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
Language:This menu lets you select the language in
which you want the DIC messages to appear. The
DIC can be programmed in one of three languages:
English, French or Spanish. The message on the HUD,
if equipped, will also appear in the language selected.
To change the language use the following procedure:
1. Press the options button until the language you
want the messages to appear on the screen is
displayed.
2. Press the set/reset button to set the language
choice.
3. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.Display Units:This menu allows you to choose
whether measurements are displayed in English or
metric units. The messages on the HUD, if equipped,
and the instrument panel cluster will also appear in the
type of measurement selected.
To set the display units function use the following
procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select ENGLISH or
METRIC.
2. Press the options button to advance to the next
screen.
DAYTIME DISPLAY ENHANCEMENTS:This menu
allows you to select the color of the display message.
When ON is selected for the daytime enhancement,
the messages will appear black on a red screen. This
combination makes it easier to see the DIC messages
during the daytime. When OFF is selected, or when
the headlamps are on, the messages will appear red on
a black background.
To set the daytime display enhancements function use
the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to select Off or ON.
2. Press the options button to advance to the next
screen.
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