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’hrn and Lane  Change  Signals 
To signal  a  turn,  move  the  lever  on the left side of the 
steering  wheel  all  the 
way up  or down.  The  lever  returns 
automatically  when  the  turn  is complete. 
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panel  will  flash  in  the 
direction  of the  turn 
or  lane  change. 
Raise  or  lower  the  lever until  the  arrow  starts  to flash  to 
signal  a  lane  change.  Hold  it there  until  the  lane  change 
is  complete.  The  lever returns  when  it’s released. 
If  the  turn  signal  is left 
on, a  warning  chime  will  sound 
and  the 
DIC will  display  TURN  SIGNAL ON (after 
driving  about  a  mile)  to remind  you  to  turn  it off. 
Arrows  that  flash  rapidly  when  signaling  for 
a turn  or 
lane  change  may  be  caused  by  a  burned-out  signal  bulb.  Other  drivers  won’t  see the  turn  signal. 
Replace  burned-out  bulbs 
to help  avoid  possible 
accidents.  Check  the  fuse  (see “Fuses  and  Circuit  Breakers” 
in the  Index)  and  check 
for burned-out  bulbs 
if  the  arrow  fails  to work  when  signaling 
a turn. 
Headlamp  High/Low-Beam  Changer 
Flash-To-Pass 
When  the  headlamps are on, 
push  the  lever  to  turn  the  headlamp  high  beams  on, and  pull  it to  the  center 
position 
to turn  on  the  low 
beams.  This  light  on  the 
instrument  panel  will  be  on, 
indicating  high-beam  usage. 
This  lets 
you use  the high-beam  headlamps  to signal  the 
driver  in  front 
of you  that  you  want  to  pass. 
Pull  the  turn  signal  lever  toward  you  briefly  to 
flash-to-pass.  When 
you do: 
If  the  headlamps  are either off or  in  the 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 on low beam,  low  beam  will 
remain  active  and  high  beam  will  also illuminate 
until  you  release  the  lever.   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Setting  Cruise  Control 
Cruise  control  can  be dangerous  where  you 
can’t  drive  safely 
at a steady  speed. So, 
don’t use your  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  needless wheel 
spinning,  and you could  lose control.  Don’t 
A CAUTION: 
If you leave  your  cruise  control  switch on when 
you’re  not  using cruise,  you might  hit 
a button 
and  go into  cruise  when you don’t  want  to. You 
could  be startled  and  even lose control.  Keep  the 
cruise  control  switch 
off until you want  to  use it. 
use  cruise  control  on slippery  roads. 
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If your  vehicle  is in  cruise  control  when  the  traction 
control  system  begins  to limit wheel  spin,  the  cruise 
control  will  automatically  disengage.  (See  “Traction 
Control  System”  in  the  Index.)  When  road  conditions  allow  you  to safely  use  it again,  you  may  turn  the  cruise 
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Press  the  outer  right  button  on  the  lever  to  turn  on 
the  system. 
Accelerate  to  the  speed  you  want. 
Press  the  switch  down  once  to  SETKST. The  cruise 
telltale  will  come  on. 
Remove  your  foot from  the  accelerator  Pedal.   

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Section 3 Comfort  Controls  and Audio Systems 
In  this  section, you'll find out how  to  operate  the  comfort  control  and  audio  systems  offered  w\
ith  your  vehicle.  Be 
sure  to read  about  the  particular  systems  supplied  with  your  vehicle. 
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Comfort  Controls 
Climate  Control  Panel 
Air  Conditioning 
Heating 
Defrosting  and  Defogging 
Rear  Window  Defogger 
Ventilation  System 
HVAC  Steering  Wheel  Controls 
Climate  Control  Personalization  (If  Equipped) 
Audio  Systems 
Setting  the Clock 
AM-FM Stereo  with  Cassette  Tape  and 
Compact  Disc  Player 
(If Equipped) 
AM-FM Stereo  with  Cassette  Tape  and 
MiniDisc'  Player  (If  Equipped)  AM-FM  Stereo with  Cassette  Tape  and 
Compact  Disc  Player  with  Radio  Data 
Systems  (RDS)  and  Digital  Signal Processing 
(DSP)  (If  Equipped) 
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AM-FM  Stereo with  Cassette  Tape  and 
MiniDisc'  Player  with  Radio  Data  Systems 
(RDS) and  Digital  Signal  Processing (DSP) 
(If  Equipped) 
Radio  Data  Systems 
(RDS) Program  Type 
(PTY) Selections 
Console-Mounted 
CD Changer  (Option) 
CD  Adapter  Kits 
Radio  Personalization  (If Equipped) 
Theft-Deterrent  Feature  Audio  Steering  Wheel  Controls 
Understanding  Radio  Reception 
Tips  About  Your  Audio  System 
Care  of  Your  Cassette  Tape  Player 
Care  of 
Your Compact  Discs 
Care  of  Your  Compact  Disc  Player 
Diversity  Antenna  System 
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Some  heating  and  cooling 
controls  can  be adjusted  at 
the  steering  wheel.  Other 
touch  controls  operate  some 
audio  controls.  See “Audio 
Steering  Wheel  Controls” 
in  the  Index. 
TEMP: Press  the  up  arrow  on  the  control  to  increase  the 
temperature  and  the  down 
arrow to  decrease  temperature. 
8 FAN: Press  the  up  arrow  on  the  control  to  increase 
the  fan  speed  and  the  down  arrow  to  decrease  fan  speed. 
Climate  Control  Personalization 
(If Equipped) 
With  this  feature,  your  vehicle  will  recall  the  latest 
climate  control  settings  as  adjusted  the  last  time  your 
vehicle  was  operated.  These  settings  include  the  set 
temperatures  for driver  and  passenger,  air  conditioning, 
mode  and  fan  speed.  (This  feature  does  not  recall 
recirculation 
or defrost  modes.)  This  feature  allows 
two  different  drivers  to  store  and  recall  their  own 
climate  control  settings.  The  settings  recalled  by  the 
climate  control  system 
are determined  by  which  RKE 
transmitter 
(“1” or “2”) was  used  to  enter  the  vehicle. 
The  number  on  the  back 
of the RKE  transmitter 
corresponds  to  driver 
1 or  to  driver 2. After  any  button 
is  pressed  on  the 
RKE transmitter  or the key  is  placed 
in  the  ignition,  the  climate  control  settings  will 
automatically  adjust  to  where  they  were  last  set.  The 
settings  can  also  be  changed  by  briefly  pressing  buttons 
1 or 2 located  on  the  driver’s  door. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You slam  on  the  brakes. Here's  what happens  with ABS. 
A computer senses that  wheels are slowing down. If one 
of the wheels is about to  stop rolling, the computer  will 
separately  work 
the brakes at each front wheel and at 
both rear wheels. 
The  anti-lock  system  can  change  the  brake  pressure  faster 
than  any  driver  could.  The  computer  is  programmed  to 
make  the  most  of  available  tire  and  road  conditions.  As  you 
brake, your computer keeps receiving updates  on 
wheel  speed and controls braking pressure  accordingly. 
Remember:  Anti-lock doesn't  change the time 
you need 
to  get  your foot  up to the brake pedal or always decrease 
stopping distance.  If you  get too close  to the vehicle in 
front  of you,  you  won't  have time to apply  your  brakes 
if  that vehicle  suddenly slows or stops.  Always  leave 
enough room  up ahead  to stor>,  even  though  you  have 
anti-lock  brakes. 
Using Anti-Lock 
Don't  pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down 
firmly and let anti-lock  work for you. 
You may hear the 
anti-lock  pump or motor  operate, and feel  the brake 
pedal pulsate,  but this  is normal. 
Traction  Control  System 
Your  vehicle has  a traction control system that limits 
wheel  spin. This  is especially useful in slippery road 
conditions.  The system operates only  if it senses that 
one  or  both 
of the front wheels are spinning or 
beginning to lose traction. When 
this happens, the 
system  works the front brakes and reduces engine 
power 
to limit  wheel  spin. 
You can steer  around  the obstacle while  braking hard. 
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the  button  again.  The TRACTION  READY  message 
should  display  briefly  on  the  Driver  Information  Center. 
Braking  in  Emergencies 
With  anti-lock,  you  can  steer  and  brake  at the  same 
time.  In  many  emergencies,  steering  can  help  you 
more  than  even  the  very  best  braking. 
Steering 
Power  Steering 
If  you  lose power  steering  assist  because  the  engine 
stops  or  the  system  is not  functioning,  you can  steer 
but  it will  take  much  more  effort. 
MAGNASTEEP 
Your  vehicle  may  be  equipped  with GM 
MAGNASTEER,  a  system  that  continuously  adjusts  the 
effort  you  feel when  steering  at  all  vehicle  speeds.  It 
provides  ease  when  parking  yet  a  firm,  solid  feel  at  highway  speeds. 
Steering  Tips 
Driving  on  Curves 
It’s  important  to  take  curves  at  a  reasonable  speed. 
A  lot  of  the  “driver  lost  control”  accidents  mentioned 
on  the  news  happen  on  curves.  Here’s  why: 
Experienced  driver  or beginner,  each 
of us is  subject  to 
the  same  laws  of physics  when  driving 
on curves.  The 
traction  of the  tires  against  the  road  surface  makes  it 
possible  for the  vehicle  to  change  its  path  when  you  turn 
the  front  wheels. 
If there’s  no  traction,  inertia  will  keep 
the  vehicle  going  in  the  same  direction.  If  you’ve  ever 
tried  to  steer  a  vehicle  on  wet  ice, you’ll  understand  this. 
The  traction  you  can  get  in  a  curve  depends 
on the 
condition  of your  tires  and  the  road  surface,  the angle 
at which  the  curve  is  banked,  and  your  speed. 
While  you’re  in  a  curve,  speed  is  the  one  factor  you 
can  control. 
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Then  you  suddenly  accelerate.  Both  control 
systems 
-- steering  and  acceleration -- have  to  do 
their  work  where  the  tires  meet  the  road. Adding  the 
sudden  acceleration  can  demand  too much  of  those 
places.  You can  lose  control.  Refer  to  “Traction 
Control  System”  in  the  Index. 
What  should  you  do if  this  ever  happens?  Ease  up  on  the 
accelerator  pedal,  steer the  vehicle  the way  you  want  it 
to 
go, and  slow  down. 
Since  your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  Stabilitrak,  you  will 
see  the  STABILITY  SYS  ENGAGED  message 
on the 
Driver  Information  Center.  See “Stability  Sys  Engaged 
Message”  in  the  Index. 
Speed  limit  signs  near  curves warn  that  you  should 
adjust  your  speed.  Of course,  the posted  speeds  are 
based  on  good  weather  and  road  conditions.  Under  less 
favorable  conditions  you’ll  want  to 
go slower. 
If  you  need  to  reduce  your  speed  as you  approach  a 
curve,  do  it before  you  enter the curve,  while  your 
front  wheels  are  straight ahead. 
Try  to  adjust  your  speed 
so you can  “drive”  through 
the  curve.  Maintain  a reasonable,  steady  speed.  Wait 
to  accelerate  until 
you are  out  of the  curve,  and  then 
accelerate  gently  into  the straightaway. 
To help you steer in  the  direction  you  want  to  go,  during 
certain  sharp  or  sudden  cornering  maneuvers,  gear  selection 
is controlled.  This  will  maximize  the  available 
drive  wheel  torque  and  minimize  the  transaxle  response 
time  and  shift  activity.  During  this  kind  of  maneuver,  the 
transaxle  shifts  automatically  as  vehicle  speed  changes. 
Steering  in  Emergencies 
There  are  times  when  steering  can be  more  effective 
than  braking.  For  example,  you  come  over  a hill  and 
find  a truck  stopped  in  your  lane,  or 
a car  suddenly  pulls 
out  from  nowhere,  or  a child  darts 
out from  between 
parked  cars  and  stops  right  in  front 
of you. You can 
avoid  these  problems  by  braking 
-- if  you  can  stop  in 
time.  But  sometimes  you  can’t;  there  isn’t room. 
That’s  the  time  for evasive  action 
-- steering  around 
the  problem. 
Your  vehicle  can  perform  very  well  in  emergencies 
like  these.  First  apply  your  brakes.  (See “Braking  in 
Emergencies”  earlier  in  this  section.)  It is  better  to 
remove  as  much  speed  as  you  can  from a possible 
collision.  Then  steer  around  the  problem,  to  the  left 
or  right  depending  on  the  space  available. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder,  and 
start your  left  lane change signal before  moving out 
of  the right lane  to pass.  When  you  are far enough 
ahead  of the  passed  vehicle  to see  its front  in your 
inside  mirror,  activate your right  lane change signal 
and move back  into the right lane. (Remember that 
your  right outside mirror  is convex.  The vehicle  you 
just  passed  may seem  to  be  farther away from  you 
than  it really  is.) 
Try not to pass more than  one vehicle  at a time 
on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the 
next vehicle. 
Don’t  overtake a slowly moving vehicle too  rapidly. 
Even  though  the  brake lamps are not flashing, it  may 
be slowing  down or starting  to turn. 
If you’re  being  passed, make it easy for the 
following driver to get ahead 
of you.  Perhaps  you 
can ease  a little to  the right. 
Loss of Control 
Let’s  review what driving experts say about what 
happens  when the three control systems (brakes, steering 
and  acceleration) don’t have enough friction  where the 
tires  meet  the road  to  do  what the driver has  asked. 
In  any  emergency,  don’t  give  up.  Keep  trying  to  steer  and 
constantly  seek  an  escape  route  or area  of less  danger. 
Skidding 
In a  skid,  a  driver  can  lose  control  of  the  vehicle. 
Defensive  drivers  avoid  most  skids  by  taking  reasonable 
care  suited  to  existing  conditions,  and  by  not  “overdriving”\
 
those  conditions.  But  skids 
are always  possible. 
The  three types  of skids correspond  to your  vehicle’s 
three control systems. In the braking skid,  your  wheels 
aren’t rolling.  In the steering 
or cornering skid, too 
much speed or steering  in  a curve causes tires to slip 
and 
lose cornering force.  And  in the acceleration skid, too 
much  throttle causes the driving wheels  to spin. 
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off 
the accelerator pedal. 
Remember:  Any traction control system helps avoid 
only the acceleration skid. 
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