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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information 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.
2
-2 Keys
2
-4 Door Locks
2
-7 Remote Keyless Entry
2
-14 Trunk
2
-14 Theft
2
-15 PASS-Key II
2
-16 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-17 Ignition Positions
2
-18 Starting Your V6 Engine
2
-19 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-20 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-25 Parking Brake
2
-26 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-28 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-29 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-30 Engine Exhaust
2
-30 Running Your Engine While You're Parked2
-31 Windows
2
-32 Horn
2
-32 TILT-WHEEL Adjustable Steering Column
2
-33 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-38 Exterior Lamps
2
-40 Interior Lamps
2
-42 Mirrors
2
-44 Storage Compartments
2
-46 Sun Visors
2
-46 Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)
2
-46 Astroroof (If Equipped)
2
-47 OnStar (Option)
2
-48 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-49 Instrument Panel Cluster
2
-50 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger's Side
Some fuses and relays are located in the underhood
electrical center on the passenger's side of the
engine compartment.Fuse Description
1 ABS
2 Starter Solenoid
3 Power Seats, Rear Defog
4 High Blower, Hazard Flasher,
Stoplamps, Power Mirror, Door Locks
5 Ignition Switch, BTSI, Stoplamps,
ABS, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag,
DRL Module
6 Cooling Fan
7 Interior Lamps, Retained Accessory
Power, Keyless Entry, Data Link, HVAC
Head, Cluster, Radio, AUX Power
(Power Drop), Cigarette Lighter
8 Ignition Switch, Wipers, Radio, Steering
Wheel Controls, Body Control Module,
AUX Power (Power Drop), Power
Windows, Sunroof, HVAC Controls,
DRL, Rear Defog Relay
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Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner/Filter, Engine Air 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels 6
-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps/Lenses 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass Surfaces 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside of Your Vehicle 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Plastic Components 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leather 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside of Your Vehicle 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Problems 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield and Wiper Blades 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc
Care 3
-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Player 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Player Care 3-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Player Errors 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Spare Tire 5-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control, Loss of 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control of a Vehicle 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside Mirror 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant
Bleed Valves 5
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Tank 5-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant Heater, Engine 2
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System 5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Lamps 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Transportation 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Light 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cupholders 2-44, 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Assistance
for Text Telephone Users 8
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information 8-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage, Finish 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage, Sheet Metal 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running Lamps 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dead Battery 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defects, Reporting Safety 8-9, 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive Driving 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defogger, Rear Window 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defogging 3-4, 3-6, 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defrosting 3-4, 3-6, 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delayed
Entry Lighting 2
-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit Lighting 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp Illumination 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions, Vehicle 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dolby B Noise Reduction 3-17, 3-21, 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
