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Section 2 Features  and  Controls 
Here  you can learn  about  the many  standard  and  optional  features  on  your  vehicle,  and  inform\
ation  on  starting, 
shifting  and  braking.  Also  explained  are the  instrument  panel  and  the warning  systems  that  tell  you  if  everything  is 
working  properly 
-- and  what  to  do if  you  have  a  problem. 
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Door  Locks 
Remote  Keyless  Entry 
(RKE) System 
Trunk 
Theft 
Theft-Deterrent  System 
PASS-Key@ 
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New  Vehicle  “Break-In” 
Ignition  Positions  Starting  Your Engine 
Engine  Coolant  Heater  (If  Equipped) 
Automatic  Transaxle  Operation  Parking  Brake 
Shifting  Into PARK  (P) 
Shifting  Out  of  PARK (P) 
Parking  Over  Things  That  Burn  2-29 
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Engine  Exhaust 
Running  Your  Engine  While  You’re  Parked 
Windows 
Tilt  Wheel 
Turn  SignaVMultifunction  Lever 
Exterior  Lamps 
Interior  Lamps 
Mirrors 
Storage  Compartments 
Sun  Visors 
Express 
Sunroof (Option) 
Universal  Transmitter  (Option) 
The  Instrument  Panel:  Your 
Information  System 
Warning  Lights,  Gages  and  Indicators  Driver  Information  Center  (DIC) 
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Your vehicle has a remote 
mirror  control  located  on 
the  driver’s  door  armrest. 
Move  the  lefthight select 
switch  located  beneath 
the 
mirror  control  to  choose  the 
right  or left  mirror. 
To  adjust  the  mirror,  move  the  arrow  control  in  the 
direction  you  want  the  mirror  to 
go. Leave  the  lefuright 
select  switch  in  the  center  position  to  disable  mirror 
movement  by  the  four-arrow  control  switch.  This  is 
helpful  in  preventing  unwanted  mirror  movement  in  case  the  control  is accidentally  bumped  while  driving. 
Adjust  each  outside  mirror  so  the vehicle  is  barely 
visible  in  the  mirror  to  maximize  your  side  view. 
The  mirrors  can  also  be  programmed  for personalizauon 
and  parallel  parking  feature  if  you  have the optional 
memory  package.  For  more  information,  see  “Memory  Seat  and  Mirrors”  and  “Memory  and  Personalization 
Features”  in  the Index.  For  infomation  on the  heated 
outside  mirrors,  see  “Rear  Window  Defogger’’  in  the  Index. 
Driver’s  Outside  Auto-Dimming Rearview 
Mirror 
Only the driver’s  side  outside  mirror  will  adjust  for 
the  glare  of headlamps  behind  you.  This  feature  is 
controlled  by  the  on  and  off  settings  on  the 
electrochromic  mirror.  See  “Electrochromic  Daymight 
Rearview  Mirror”  in  the  Index. 
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.  This  mirror  does  not  have  a 
dimming  feature. 
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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. 
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Turn the sunshade  down and lift  the  cover  to see the 
mirror. Move the slide  switch up or  down to brighten or 
dim the lamp. 
Cellular  TeleI  '>one  (Option) 
Remote Door unlock 
Your  vehicle  has  been  prewlred  for dealer  installation  of 
a  dual-mode  (analog/digital)  cellular  telephone.  A  fixed 
mobile  or  a  portable  hand-held  system  are  available. 
Either  system  has  steering  wheel  telephone  controls  and  information  output  through  the DIC.  Voice  activation 
and  hands-free  operation  are  standard  features.  For  more 
information,  contact  your  dealer. 
A user's  guide  is 
provided  with  the  telephone. 
OnStar  System  (Option) 
This  system  may  be  ordered  through  your  dealer  if  you  have  the  optional  fixed  cellular  telephone.  The 
following  services  are  available 
24 hours  a  day: 
0 Roadside  Service  with  Location 
Emergency  Services  Button 
Theft  DetectiodNotification and 
Stolen-Vehicle  Tracking 
Deployment 
Automatic  Notification  of  Frontal  Air  Bag 
Concierge/Customer  Convenience  Services 
For  more  information,  contact  your  dealer. 
Assist  Straps 
An  assist  strap  above  each  door  can  be  used  when 
getting  out  of your  vehicle. 
Garment Hooks 
For  your  convenience, a garment  hook is attached  to  the 
rear  assist  strap. 
Floor Mats 
Your  vehicle  is equipped  with  rubber-backed  front  and 
rear  floor  mats.  Keep  them  clean  by  vacuuming  and  using  a  spot  cleaner, 
if necessary. Do not  machine  wash. 
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0 At  the  gas  station  the  gas  pump  shuts off before  the 
gage  reads 
F. 
0 The gage  may  change  when  you  turn,  stop quickly  or 
accelerate  quickly. 
GAL FUEL USED  on  the  Driver  Information  Center 
does  not  correspond  exactly  to  the amount 
of fuel 
remaining  as  shown  on  the fuel gage. 
Continuous  Variable  Road  Sensing 
Suspension  (CVRSS) 
The  CVRSS  automatically  adjusts  the  ride of your 
vehicle.  Automatic  ride control 
is achieved  through  a 
computer  used  to  control  and  monitor  the suspension 
system.  The controller  receives  input  from  various 
sensors  to  determine  the proper  system  response.  If 
the 
controller  detects  a  problem  within the system,  the  DIC 
will display  a  SERVICE  SUSPENSION SYS message. 
If  this  message  appears,  have  your  vehicle  serviced  at 
your  dealership. 
Driver  Information  Center  (DIC) 
This  display  gives  you  the  status  of  many  of  your 
vehicle’s  systems.  The  DIC  is also  used  to  display  driver 
personalization  features and warninghtatus  messages. 
Memory  and  Personalization  Features 
(If Equipped) 
Your vehicle  may  have  memory  personalization. 
Memory  settings  that  have  been  previously  programmed  (HVAC  settings,  radio  preset  settings,  exterior  lighting 
choices,  remote  confirmation  choices,  seat  positions, 
column  positions, 
mirror and  programmable  automatic 
door  lock  choices)  can  be  recalled  by pressing  the 
unlock  button  on  the 
RKE transmitter  or  by placing  the 
key 
in your  vehicle’s  ignition. 
To begin  programming,  the ignition  must  be  in  ON,  your 
vehicle  in  PARK 
(P), and  if  your  vehicle  has  memory, 
press  the appropriate  memory  button 
“1” or “2”, located 
on  the  driver’s  door  panel,  prior  to programming.  Press 
the 
INFO button  one or more  times  until  the FEATURE 
PROGRAMMING  prompt  appears  on  the  Driver  Information  Center  (DIC)  display.  Press  the 
ON/OFF 
button  to  enter  FEATURE  PROGRAMMING. To exit, 
press  the  INFO 
RESET button. 
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This section tells  you  how to make your air system  work 
for 
you. Your  electronic climate control system uses 
ozone-friendly 
R- 134a refrigerant. 
Climate  Control  Panel 
Personalization feature,  you will  be able  to program 
your preferred climate control settings  by using  your 
remote keyless entry transmitter.  See “Climate Control 
Personalization” later in this section. 
AUTO: The  AUTO  button will turn  on the system 
and automatically adjust the fan blower speed,  air 
delivery mode  and temperature  to your previously 
1 programmed settings. 
TEMP: This knob adjusts the  air temperature coming 
through the system.  Turn the TEMP  knob to the right 
to  increase the temperature  and to the left to decrease 
the temperature. 
You may  also press the  TEMP knob to 
turn the system on and 
off. (You can  turn  the comfort 
control system on 
by pressing any button on the panel. 
The  passenger’s  TEMP knob only turns 
off the system 
of  the passenger’s side.) Once the system 
is turned off, 
fresh air  will continue to flow through the vehicle, 
Your  vehicle  is equipped  with 
a dual-zone electronic 
climate control system.  This system  can automatically 
adjust and control temperature, fan speed, air delivery  and the system will 
try to maintain the previously 
set temperature. 
Driver’s  Side  Temperature Knob 
mode, air conditioning  Operation and air intake. YOU Can you can  control the temperature of the driver’s  side 
use the 
AUTO (automatic) setting  or override the 
independently from the passenger’s side.  Turn the 
automatic operation  by manually altering the controls. 
driver’s side TEMP 
knob to the right to increase the 
If your vehicle  is equipped  with the Climate Control 
temperature and to the left to decrease the temperature. 
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Section 8 Index 
ABS ......................................... 4.7 
Adaptive  Seat Control 
............................ 1-3 
AirBag ....................................... 1-19 
How Does  it Restrain .......................... 1-25 
How it  Works ................................ 1-22 
Location 
.................................... 1-22 
Readiness  Light 
......................... 1-22.  2-65 
Servicing 
................................... 1-27 
What  Makes  it Inflate 
.......................... 1-25 
What  Will  You  See  After  it Inflates 
............... 1-25 
When  Should  it Inflate 
......................... 1-24 
Aircleaner 
.................................... 6-16 
Air  Conditioning 
................................ 3-6 
Air  Conditioning  Refrigerants 
..................... 6-68 
Air  Control.  Climate  Control  Panel 
.................. 3-2 
Air  Filter.  Passenger  Compartment 
.................. 3-9 
Alarm.  Theft-Deterrent 
.......................... 2-  14 
Alignment  and  Balance.  Tire 
...................... 6-48 
Aluminum  Wheels.  Cleaning 
...................... 6-55 
Antenna.  Diversity .............................. 3-45 
Antifreeze 
..................................... 6-22 
Anti-Lock  Brake  System  Warning  Light 
................ 2-68. 4-7 
Brakes ...................................... 4-7 
Anti-Lockout  Feature 
............................ 2-6 
Anti-Theft.  Radio .............................. 3-42 
Adding  Equipment 
to the  Outside 
of Your  Vehicle ...... 6-3  Appearance  Care 
............................... 6-50 
Appearance  Care  Materials ....................... 6-57 
Arbitration  Program 
............................. 7-11 
Armrest.  Storage 
............................... 2-52 
Ashtrays 
...................................... 2-53 
Assist  Straps 
................................... 2-54 
Audio  Equipment.  Adding 
........................ 3-43 
Audio  Steering  Wheel  Controls 
.................... 3-42 
Audio  Systems 
................................. 3-11 
Automatic  Door  Locks 
............................ 2-5 
Automatic  Overdrive 
............................ 2-23 
Automatic  Transaxle 
Operation 
................................... 2-21 
Shifting 
..................................... 2-21 
Starting  Your Engine 
.......................... 2-19 
Fluid 
....................................... 6-19 
Battery ...................................... 6-32 
Jump  Starting 
................................. 5-3 
Not  Charging  Message ......................... 2-82 
Saver  Active  Message 
......................... 2-82 
Voltage 
Low Message ......................... 2-83 
Warnings 
................................ 5-3. 5-5 
Charging  System  Indicator  Light ................. 2-66 
Replacement.  Remote  Keyless  Entry ............... 2-9 
Voltage  High  Message 
......................... 2-83 
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Ignition  Positions 
............................... 2- 18 
Illuminated  Entry ............................... 2-45 
Illuminated  Visor  Vanity  Mirror 
.................... 2-54 
Inflation.  Tire 
.................................. 6-42 
Brightness  Control 
............................ 2-44 
Cleaning  the  Top 
............................. 6-52 
Interior  Lamps 
................................. 2-44 
Interior  Lamp  Switch 
.......................... 2-44 
Jump  Starting 
................................... 5-3 
InstrumentPanel 
............................... 2-60 
Clusters 
.................................... 2-62 
Jack,  Tire 
.................................... 5-27 
Keyless  Entry  System,  Remote 
.................... 2-7 
Keys 
.......................................... 2-2 
Labels  Certification 
................................. 4-30 
Service  Parts  Identification 
..................... 6-58 
Tire-Loading  Information 
...................... 4-29 
Vehicle  Identification  Number 
................... 6-58 
Interior  Lamp  Switch 
.......................... 2-44 
Panel 
....................................... 2-44  Magnasteer ................................ 4-10 
Underhood 
.................................. 6- 11  Maintenance, Normal Replacement  Parts ............ 6-68 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle 
............................. 2-6 Maintenance,  Underbody ......................... 6-56 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle  with  the  Engine  Running 
....... 2-27  Maintenance  When  Trailer  Towing ................. 4-38 
Left  Rear  Door  Ajar  Message ..................... 2-85 Malfunction  Indicator  Lamp ...................... 2-70 
Light  Sensor,  Twilight  Sentinel 
.................... 2-42  Map  Pocket ................................... 2-51 
Lighter ....................................... 2-53  Matching  Transmitters  To  Your  Vehicle .............. 2-8 
Lamps 
Interior 
..................................... 2-44 
8-6 
Lights Air  Bag  Readiness 
....................... 1.22. 2.65 
Anti-Lock  Brake  System  Warning 
............ 2.68.  4.7 
Brake  System  Warning 
......................... 2-67 
Charging  System  Indicator 
...................... 2-66 
Engine  Coolant  Temperature  Warning 
............. 2-69 
FogLamp 
................................... 2-73 
Oil  Pressure 
................................. 2-72 
Parking  Brake  Indicator 
........................ 2-67 
Safety  Belt  Reminder 
...................... 1-7,  2-65 
Service  Engine  Soon 
.......................... 2-70 
Loading  Your  Vehicle 
........................... 4-29 
Anti-Lockout  Feature 
.......................... 2-6 
Automatic  Door 
............................... 2-5 
Fuel  Door  Release 
............................. 6-6 
Programmable  Automatic  Door 
................... 2-5 
Rear  Door  Security 
............................. 2-6 
Trunk  Release 
................................ 2-11 
Lumbar  Controls 
................................ 1-2 
Interior ..................................... 2-44 
Security 
.................................... 2-73 
Traction  Control  System  Warning 
............ 2-68,  4-9 
Locks 
......................................... 2-4 
Door 
........................................ 2-4 
PowerDoor 
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Memory  Seat.  Mirrors  and  Steering  Column 
........... 1-3 
Methanol 
@ ...................................... 6-4 
MiniDisc@  Player  Errors 
.................... 3-  19,  3-37 
MiniDisc  Player 
......................... 3-16,  3-29 
Mirrors 
....................................... 2-46 
Convex  Outside 
.............................. 2-50 
Curbview  Assist 
.............................. 2-51 
Heated 
..................................... 2-50 
Illuminated  Visor  Vanity 
....................... 2-54 
Memory  Seat and  Mirrors 
....................... 1-3 
Power  Remote  Control 
......................... 2-50 
MMT 
......................................... 6-4 
Model  Reference 
11 
MountainRoads ................................ 4-23 
Multifunction  Lever 
............................. 2-33 
Driver’s  Outside  Auto-Dimming  Rearview 
......... 2-50 
.. .................................. 
Net, 
Convenience .............................. 2-52 
Neutral,  Automatic  Transaxle 
..................... 2-22 
New  Vehicle  “Break-In” 
......................... 2-  17 
Nightvision 
................................... 4-16 
Odometer 
.................................... 2-63 
Odometer,  Trip 
................................. 2-63 
Off-RoadRecovery 
............................. 4-12 
Oil,  Engine 
.................................... 6-11 
Oil  Level,  Check  Message 
........................ 2-84 
Oil  Life  Indicator 
............................... 2-89 
Oil  Life  Indicator,  How  to  Reset 
................... 6-15 
Oil  Pressure  Light 
.............................. 2-72 
Oil  Pressure  Low Stop  Engine  Message 
............. 2-85  OnStar  System 
................................. 2-54 
Overdrive.  Automatic  Transaxle 
................... 2-23 
Overheating  Engine 
............................. 5-15 
Owner  Publications.  Ordering 
........... 7.13.  7.  14.  7.15 
Paint  Spotting.  Chemical 
........................ 6-56 
PARK 
(P) 
Overheated  Engine  Protection  Operating  Mode ....... 5-15 
ParadeDimming 
............................... 2-45 
Automatic  Transaxle 
.......................... 2-21 
Shifting  Into 
................................. 2-26 
Shifting  Out  of 
............................... 2-28 
AtNight 
.................................... 2-14 
Brake 
...................................... 2-25 
Brake  Indicator  Light 
.......................... 2-67 
Lots 
....................................... 2-14 
Over  Things  That  Burn 
........................ 2-29 
With  a  Trailer 
................................ 4-37 
Passenger  Compartment  Air  Filter 
................... 3-9 
Passenger  Door  Ajar  Message 
..................... 2-85 
Passing 
...................................... 4-13 
PASS-Key  III 
................................ 2-16 
Power 
Accessory,  Retained 
........................... 2-18 
DoorLocks 
................................... 2-5 
Remote  Control  Mirror 
........................ 2-50 
Seat 
......................................... 1-2 
Steering 
.................................... 4-10 
Steering  Fluid 
................................ 6-26 
Windows 
................................... 2-31 
Windows  and  Other  Power  Options 
............... 6-59 
Parking 
Passenger’s  Side  Temperature  Knob 
................. 3-3