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Table of Contents
Keys and Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (If Equipped)
Endgate/Liftgate
Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)
Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)
Four-Wheel Drive Operation (If Equipped)
Parking Brake
Windows
Tilt Wheel
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Windshield WipersCruise Control
Interior and Exterior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Luggage Carrier (If Equipped)
Accessory Power Outlets
OnStar® System (If Equipped)
Sunroof (If Equipped)
HomeLink® Transmitter (If Equipped)
Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Seats and Seat Controls
Safety BeltsAir Bag Systems
Child Restraints
Section
1
Section
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
Features and Controls
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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
2-6 Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
2-9 Endgate/Liftgate
2-13 Theft
2-14 Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
2-15 Passlock
2-16 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2-16 Ignition Positions
2-18 Starting Your Engine
2-20 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation
2-24 Manual Transmission Operation
2-26 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
2-33 Parking Brake
2-34 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)
2
-37 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)2
-38 Parking Over Things That Burn
2-39 Engine Exhaust
2-39 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
2
-40 Locking Rear Axle
2-40 Windows
2-43 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2-49 Exterior Lamps
2-52 Interior Lamps
2-53 Mirrors
2-56 Storage Compartments
2-67 Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped)
2-68 Sunroof (If Equipped)
2-69 HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)
2-73 Instrument Panel
2-77 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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2-18 Key Release Button
The key cannot be removed
from the ignition of manual
transmission vehicles
unless the key release
button is used.
To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles,
turn the key to OFF. Then turn the key to LOCK while
pressing the key release button down at the same time.
Pull the key straight out.
On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to
LOCK and pull it straight out.
Retained Accessory Power
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features
of your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to OFF.Your radio, power windows, sunroof and overhead
console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or
ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to
OFF, these features will continue to work for up to
20 minutes or until a door is opened.
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
-- that's a
safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
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OnStar System (If Equipped)
OnStar is a vehicle communications service. The
following services are available through a subscription
with OnStar and are available 24 hours a day:
Emergency Services
Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment
Theft Notification and Stolen
-Vehicle Tracking
Roadside Assistance with Location
Remote Diagnostics
OnStar MED
-NET
Accident Assist
Convenience Services
Remote Door Unlock
Route Support
Concierge Services
Ride Assist
A complete user's guide is provided with the OnStar
System. For more information contact OnStar
at 1
-888-ONSTAR7.
Sunroof (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition or
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) needs to be on.
See ªRetained Accessory Powerº in the Index.
Press and release the rear side of the button in the mini
console to open the sunroof. You can press the forward
side of the button to close the sunroof. Once the sunroof
is closed, press the forward side of the button to open
the sunroof to the vent position.
The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you
can pull forward to block sun rays.