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Pressing the SELECT down arrow while in the
ECON mode displays average fuel economy and
instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your
specific driving conditions.
Average fuel economy will be shown in a reading
such as:
25.2 AVG MI/GAL or 9.3 AVG L/100 KM
Instantaneous fuel economy will be shown in a reading
such as:
28 INST MI/GAL or 8.4 INST L/100 KM
The average fuel economy is viewed as a long
-term
approximation of your overall driving conditions.
If you press and hold RESET for three seconds in this
mode while you're driving, the system will begin
figuring average fuel economy from that point in time.
Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.
Oil Life
The GM Oil Life System
is the only function
accessible in the OIL mode. Engine oil life is displayed
in a reading such as the following:
OIL LIFE 30%
This is an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life.
It will show 100% when the system is reset after an oil
change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule
consistent with your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the system will alert
you with this message:
CHANGE OIL SOON
Always reset the OIL LIFE reminder after an oil change.
To reset the oil life system, see ªOil Life Systemº in
the Index. Also, see ªEngine Oil, When to Changeº in
the Index.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after
each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful
not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other
than when the oil has just been changed. It can't be reset
accurately until the next oil change.
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The DIC does not replace the need to maintain your
vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in
this manual. Also, the oil change reminder will not
detect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may
affect the oil. If you drive in dusty areas, change your oil
after every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months,
whichever occurs first, unless the DIC instructs you to
do so sooner. Also, the oil change reminder does not
measure how much oil you have in your engine. So, be
sure to check your oil level often. See ªEngine Oilº in
the Index.
Gage
Pressing the SELECT down arrow while in GAGE
mode will allow you to access the battery volts, oil
pressure and tire pressure displays. Pressing and holding
the RESET button for three seconds while in average
speed and tire pressure displays will reset them. Pressing
the SELECT down arrow in GAGE mode will show the
following displays:

Battery voltage, such as the following:
VOLTS: 13.8

Oil pressure, such as the following:
OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or OIL
PRESSURE 276 KPA
Average speed, such as the following:
AVG SPEED 55 MPH or AVG SPEED 90 KM/H

Tire pressure status, such as the following:
TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL or TIRE
PRESSURE LOW
TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL appears when the
check tire pressure system believes your vehicle's
tire pressures are normal. If a potential tire pressure
problem is detected, the display will show TIRE
PRESSURE LOW. If you see this message, you
should stop as soon as you can and check all four
tires for damage. If a tire is flat, see ªIf a Tire Goes
Flat º in the Index. Also check the tire pressure in all
four tires as soon as you can. See ªTire Pressureº in
the Index.
There are times when you will have to reset
(calibrate) the check tire pressure system. Pressing
the RESET button while the TIRE PRESSURE
LOW warning is displayed does not automatically
reset the tire pressure monitoring system. See
ªCheck Tire Pressure Systemº in the Index for
more information.
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The DIC is used to program the personal choices of
two drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER 1
and DRIVER 2. You will let the DIC and the vehicle
know which driver you are by using your remote keyless
entry transmitter or by pressing the appropriate memory
seat button located on the driver's door or choosing
the driver with the DIC. Each remote keyless entry
transmitter was pre
-programmed to belong to
DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2. The personalization
features may be programmed differently for each driver.
When you press the unlock symbol on the transmitter,
the DIC will automatically change driver numbers
and the vehicle will recall the personal choice settings
that were last made to correspond to your transmitter,
including your radio and comfort control settings.
See ªComfort Controls, Personalizationº in the Index.
If you unlock the vehicle using the door key instead
of the transmitter, the personal choice settings will
correspond to the previous driver of the vehicle as
identified by the transmitter, the memory seat control
or the DIC. If this happens and you were not the last
driver of the vehicle, press the correct driver number
on the door panel for the memory seats, press the
unlock symbol on the transmitter or select the
personalization programming mode and choose
the correct driver number.After you have the correct driver number on the display
use the SELECT down arrow button to scroll through
the following messages and feature options:

DOORS LOCK IN GEAR
-- YES/NO

DOORS UNLOCK
-- YES/NO

ALL DOORS IN PARK
-- YES/NO

ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF
-- YES/NO

DRIVERS DOOR IN PARK
-- YES/NO

DRIVERS DOOR KEY OFF
-- YES/NO

PASS WINDOW LOCKOUT
-- YES/NO

KEY FOB FLASH LIGHTS
-- YES/NO

KEY FOB CHIRP HORN
-- YES/NO

DELAY LOCK OF DOORS
-- YES/NO

PERIMETER LIGHTS
-- YES/NO

EXT LIGHT TIMEOUT
-- 5 to 30 Seconds

DISPLAY DRIVER ID
-- YES/NO

KEY FOB MEMORY SEAT
-- YES/NO

DRIVING POSITION
-- YES

EXIT POSITION
-- YES

TILT MIRROR REVERSE
-- YES/NO
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Window Lockout Personalization
The number of passenger windows locked out by
the window LOCK switch can be programmed through
the DIC.
Press the SELECT right arrow button to toggle between
your choices and change the settings. Press the SELECT
down arrow button to store your changes in memory and
move on to the next selection.
If you select YES for PASS WINDOW LOCKOUT,
all three passenger window switches will be locked out
when the window LOCK switch is on.
If you select NO for PASS WINDOW LOCKOUT, only
the two rear passenger window switches will be locked
out when the window LOCK switch is on.
For more information on this feature, see ªWindow
Lockº in the Index.
Security Feedback
You can program the security feedback feature to
change to the following modes:
Mode 1: No feedback when locking or unlocking
the vehicle.
Mode 2: Parking lamps and the DRL will flash twice
when unlocking the vehicle and flash once when locking
the vehicle.Mode 3: Horn chirps when all doors are unlocked
(second unlock button press) and when locking
the vehicle.
Mode 4: Parking lamps and the DRL will flash twice
each time the button with the unlock symbol is pressed;
the horn chirps when all doors are unlocked. Parking
lamps and the exterior lamps flash once and the horn
chirps when locking the vehicle.
You can change these modes by different selections
of the following DIC displays:

KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH
-- YES/NO

KEY FOB HORN CHIRP
-- YES/NO
Press the SELECT right arrow button to toggle between
your choices and change the settings. Press the SELECT
down arrow button to store your changes in memory and
move on to the next selection.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 1,
do the following:
1. Select NO for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.
2. Select NO for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.
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If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 2,
do the following:
1. Select YES for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.
2. Select NO for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 3,
do the following:
1. Select NO for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.
2. Select YES for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.
If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 4,
do the following:
1. Select YES for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.
2. Select YES for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.
For more information on this feature, see ªSecurity
Feedbackº in the Index.Delayed Locking
The delayed locking feature, which delays the actual
locking of the vehicle, can be made active or inactive
through the DIC. When DELAY LOCK OF DOORS
appears on the display, use the SELECT right arrow
button to toggle between YES and NO. When you have
made your choice, press the SELECT down arrow
button to record your selection and move on to the
next choice.
For more information on this feature, see ªDelayed
Lockingº in the Index.
Perimeter Lighting Personalization
When the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed, the DRL, parking lamps and
back
-up lamps will turn on if it is dark enough outside.
You can control activation of this feature by choosing
YES or NO when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is
displayed on the DIC. Make your choice by pressing the
SELECT right arrow button and record your choice by
pressing the SELECT down arrow button. You will then
be prompted to choose a TIMEOUT period.
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Temperature Buttons
Maintain the temperature inside the vehicle by using the
red and blue arrows located below the digital display. If
you want a warmer comfort level, push the red arrow. If
you want a cooler comfort level, push the blue arrow.
Your selected comfort setting will be shown on the
digital display for five seconds, then the outside
temperature will be displayed.
Manual Operation
Use the left and right mode knobs, along with the
buttons on your climate control system to operate the
system manually.
OFF: Turning the left mode knob to OFF will cause
the fan to turn off and the airflow to be directed through
the floor ducts. The system will work to maintain the
previously chosen temperature setting. The display will
show the outside temperature when the system is set
to OFF.
(Panel): This setting directs the airflow through
the instrument panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): This setting directs the airflow
through both the instrument panel outlets and the floor
ducts. There is also a small amount of air directed to the
front defroster and the side window defrosters.
(Floor): This setting directs most of the airflow
to the floor ducts. There is also some airflow directed
to the side window defrosters and a small amount of
airflow directed to the front defroster.
(Defogger): This setting directs the majority
of the airflow to the floor ducts and the front defroster,
with a small amount of airflow to the side window
defrosters. This can be useful in helping to remove
moisture from the inside of the windshield when the
outside temperature is cold or the humidity is high. The
air conditioning indicator light will come on to show the
air compressor is working to dehumidify the air.
(Defroster): This setting directs the majority of the
airflow to the windshield with some airflow to the side
window defrosters and the floor ducts. To increase the
fan speed, turn the right mode knob clockwise.
Even though air conditioning is not selected, in defrost
mode the air conditioning compressor will run
automatically at temperatures over approximately 40
F
(4
C) to improve windshield clearing performance. This
dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. Even
though the compressor may be running, the air
conditioning indicator light will not come on in defrost
unless you select air conditioning.
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(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn
the air conditioning compressor on and off. The air
conditioning indicator light will illuminate. In the
automatic mode, the air conditioning compressor will
only operate when the system determines it is needed.
(Recirculation): Press this button to limit the
amount of outside air entering your vehicle. This is
helpful when you are trying to cool the interior of the
vehicle quickly or limit the amount of outside air
entering your vehicle for some other reason. The
recirculation button may be selected and the mode knobs
may be adjusted at the same time. The system will
remain in recirculation until the ignition is turned off,
then the system will return to the previously selected
mode. Recirculation may be selected in all airflow
modes except defrost.
When the weather is cool or damp, operating in
recirculation for extended periods of time may cause
fogging of the vehicle's windows. To clear the fog,
switch back to outside air by turning off recirculation,
then select either defogger or defrost mode and increase
the fan speed. To avoid refogging of the windows,
minimize your use of recirculation under these
conditions and turn the air conditioning on to help
dehumidify the air.Automatic Operation
Press the left and right mode knobs for the system
to automatically maintain the air temperature, airflow
direction and the fan speed. They will be controlled based
on the selected temperature setting, the temperature inside
the vehicle, the outside temperature and the sun load.
Fan speed will vary as the system reaches and maintains
the comfort setting you have selected.

Press the left and right mode knobs to turn on
the lights under the knobs, indicating that the
system is being controlled automatically. Your
current temperature setting will be shown in the
digital display.

Then adjust the temperature level using the red
and blue arrows located below the climate control
display until you reach a setting of 75F (24C)
on the display. Give the vehicle about 30 minutes to
stabilize and then readjust the temperature setting if
necessary. The display will show the temperature
setting for five seconds and then it will show the
outside temperature.
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In cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan
to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle. The length of
the delay depends on the engine coolant temperature and
the outside temperature. Turning the right mode knob
will override this delay by turning off the automatic
mode and changing the fan speed.
Your automatic electronic climate control system has a
sun sensor located on the top of the instrument panel
that detects direct sunlight. To keep you and your
passengers comfortable, the system may supply cooler
air to the side of the vehicle toward the sun. Be careful
not to put anything over this sun sensor. The automatic
electronic climate control system may not operate
correctly if this sensor is covered.
To change the automatic electronic climate control
display from an English display to a metric display, push
the OFF button located in the Driver Information Center
(DIC) for two seconds. The display in the DIC will also
change from an English to a metric display. To return to
an English display, repeat the above procedure.Passenger Temperature Control (Option)
With this feature, the right
front seat passenger can
control the temperature
setting for his or her own
zone. To use this feature,
turn the knob on the
passenger's door clockwise
or counterclockwise to a
cooler or warmer setting.
The temperature can be set up to 8
F (4
C) cooler or
warmer than the main setting.
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