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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 Windows
2
-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-10 Remote Keyless Entry System
2
-13 Liftgate/Liftglass
2
-14 Theft
2
-15 Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
2
-17 Passlock
2-18 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-18 Ignition Positions
2
-20 Starting Your Engine
2
-22 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-23 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-26 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
2
-31 Parking Brake
2
-32 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-34 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-35 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-35 Engine Exhaust2
-36 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-37 Locking Rear Axle
2
-37 Horn
2
-37 Tilt Wheel
2
-38 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-46 Exterior Lamps
2
-49 Interior Lamps
2
-51 Mirrors
2
-58 Storage Compartments
2
-62 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
2
-65 Accessory Power Outlets
2
-66 OnStarSystem (If Equipped)
2
-68 Sunroof (Option)
2
-69 HomeLink Transmitter
2
-72 Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
2
-74 Instrument Panel Cluster
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-75 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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-91 Driver Information Center (DIC)
(If Equipped)
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Exterior Lamps
Your exterior lamps knob is
located on the driver's side
of your instrument panel.
Turn the knob clockwise to the parking lamps
symbol to manually turn on the following:
Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Turn the knob clockwise to the master lamps
symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as
the headlamps.
Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to this
symbol to turn off the lamps and put the system in
automatic headlamp mode.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your automatic
headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the
normal brightness along with other lamps such as the
taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument
panel lights. The radio lights will also be on.
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top
of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not covered or the
system will be on whenever the ignition is on.
The system may also turn on your lights when driving
through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a
tunnel. This is normal.
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There is a delay in the transition between the daytime
and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that
driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights
does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic
headlamp system will only be affected when the light
sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than
the delay.
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is
off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp
system will stay off until you release the parking brake,
or until you shift out of park.
You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp
system. See ªDaytime Running Lamps (DRL)º later in
this section for more information.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Lamps On Reminder
A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps are manually turned on, the driver's door
is open and your ignition is in LOCK or ACCESSORY.
To turn the tone off, turn the knob all the way
counterclockwise. In the automatic mode, the headlamps
turn off once the ignition key is in LOCK.
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 first sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come
on at reduced brightness when the following conditions
are met:
The ignition is on,
the exterior lamps knob is in automatic
headlamp mode,
the light sensor detects daytime light, and
the transmission is not in PARK (P).
When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on.
The instrument panel won't be lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, the headlamps
will automatically switch from DRL to the
regular headlamps.
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Interior Lamps
Brightness Control
Press the knob located next
to the exterior lamps knob
to extend and turn it to
make your instrument panel
lights brighter. Turn the
knob all the way up to turn
on the interior lamps.
Press the knob back into its
stored position.
Dome Lamp Override
You can use the dome
override button, located
below the exterior lamps
knob, to set the dome lamps
to come on automatically
when a door is opened, or to
remain off.
To turn the lamps off press the button. The dome lamps
will remain off when a door is open. To return the lamps
to automatic operation, press the button again. The
dome lamps will come on when you open a door. This
will override the illuminated entry feature unless you
use your keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle.
Press the dome lamp override button four times to
override the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
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Illuminated Entry
Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated
entry feature.
When a door is opened, the dome lamps will come on if
the dome override button is in the ªoutº position. When
all the doors are closed, the lamps will stay on for a
short period of time and will then turn off automatically.
If you use your keyless entry transmitter to unlock the
vehicle, the interior lights will come on for a short time
whether or not the dome override is on.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
you remove the key from the ignition to help you see
while exiting the vehicle. With the dome override button
in the ªoutº position, these lights will stay on for a short
period of time and then will go out.
Reading Lamps
Press the lens on the lamp located above the doors to
turn the reading lamps on and off.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open a door.
You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the
thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps knob, all
the way up to the second notch. In this position, the
dome lamps will remain on until they are turned off.