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Mirrors
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compass
Your vehicle has an electrochromic inside rearview
mirror with a compass. Your vehicle's mirror may also
contain OnStar
controls.
(On/Off): This is the on/off button for mirrors
equipped with OnStar controls.
Pressing the MIRROR button (or the on/off button for
mirrors equipped with OnStar controls) located at the
bottom of the mirror, turns the automatic dimming
feature on or off.
The mirror also includes an eight
-point compass
display in the upper right corner of the mirror face.
When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the
vehicle is driven.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.Mirror Operation
To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press
MIRROR (or press and hold the on/off button for
about three seconds for mirrors equipped with OnStar
controls). To turn off automatic dimming, press
MIRROR (or press and hold the on/off button for
about three seconds for mirrors equipped with OnStar
controls) again. The green indicator light will be
illuminated when this feature is active. The automatic
dimming feature will be active each time the vehicle
is started.
Compass Operation
Press COMPASS (or the on/off button for mirrors
equipped with OnStar controls) once to turn the
compass on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the
compass will show two character boxes for
approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the
mirror will display the compass heading.
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2-61 OnStar System Limitations
Complete limitations can be found on the Subscriber
Services Agreement.
In order to provide you with excellent service, calls with
the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded.
OnStar Service is:
Available in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska,
Hawaii and Canada;
available when the vehicle is within the operating
range of a cellular provider;
subject to limitations caused by atmospheric
conditions, such as severe weather or topographical
conditions, such as mountainous terrain;
subject to cellular carrier equipment limitations.
Global positioning locating capabilities will not be
available if satellite signals are obstructed.
OnStar will not function if the vehicle's battery is
discharged or disconnected. It may also be inoperative
if the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle
electrical system components are damaged.OnStar is the communication link between you and
existing governmental emergency and roadside service
providers. OnStar will receive your call and use
reasonable effort to contact an appropriate provider.
OnStar cannot promise that the providers will respond in
a timely manner or at all.
Assist Handles
A handle above each rear door and the front passenger's
door can be used to help you get in or out of your vehicle.
Floor Mats
Your vehicle is equipped with floor mats. The driver's
side floor mat is held in place by a locator hook.
To remove the driver's side floor mat, slide the floor mat
towards the driver's seat to unhook it. Then pick up the
floor mat to remove it.
To reinstall the floor mat, line up the opening in the floor
mat over the locator hook and push it down into place.
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Sunroof (Option)
If your vehicle has this
option, the switches are
located on the headliner
between the sun visors.
There are two switches that operate the sunroof. The
switches will only work when the ignition is on or when
RAP is active. See ªRetained Accessory Power (RAP)º
in the Index.
The OPEN/CLOSE switch has positions for open or
close and express open. The TILT/CLOSE switch has
positions for tilt or close.
Open: Press and hold the OPEN/CLOSE switch to the
first position to open the glass panel and sunshade. The
sunshade can also be opened by hand.Comfort Stop: Press and release the OPEN/CLOSE
switch rearward to the second position to express open
the glass panel to the comfort stop position. The comfort
stop position is designed to help reduce noise and make
the passengers more comfortable.
Express Open: The glass panel may be fully opened
by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE switch rearward again.
When the glass panel is express opening, pressing either
switch in any direction will stop it. If you press and hold
the OPEN/CLOSE switch in the express open position
for more than one and a half seconds, the express open
operation will be overridden and the sunroof will
operate manually.
Tilt: To tilt open the glass panel, press and hold the
TILT/CLOSE switch. The sunshade must be opened
by hand.
Close: To close the glass panel, press and hold the
OPEN/CLOSE or TILT/CLOSE switch in the close
position. As the glass panel reaches the closed position,
it will open slightly towards the tilt position and then
drop down to the closed position to provide a better seal.
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2-73 Battery Warning Light
This light will come on
briefly when you start the
vehicle, as a check to show
you it is working; then it
should go out.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is
on could drain your battery, and result in a vehicle that
may stall.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and climate control system.
On the DIC a CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM message
will be displayed and a warning chime will sound.
See ªDIC Warnings and Messagesº in the Index for
more information.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
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This light should come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to ON. If it doesn't come on then, have it
fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. See ªTowing Your Vehicleº in
the Index.
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CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light is still on after you've
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your parking brake. The
light will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release
fully. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set,
a chime will also come on until you release the parking
brake. If the light stays on after your parking brake is
fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
A PARK BRAKE SET message will be displayed on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) while the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is moving. The message will
not come on if the transaxle is in PARK (P).
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With the anti-lock
brake system, the light(s)
will come on when your
engine is started and may
stay on for several seconds.
That's normal.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if
the light comes on when you're driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you're driving, your vehicle needs
service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't
on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti
-lock
brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also
on, you don't have anti
-lock brakes and there's a
problem with your regular brakes. See ªBrake System
Warning Lightº earlier in this section.
The anti
-lock brake system warning light should
come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON.
If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not
running. If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired.
This light will also come on during a malfunction in one
of two ways:
Light Flashing
-- A misfire condition has been
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service may be required.
Light On Steady
-- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.
If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed.
Avoiding hard accelerations.
Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.If the light stops flashing and remains on steady,
see ªIf the Light Is On Steadyº following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the
engine. If the light remains on steady, see ªIf the Light
Is On Steadyº following. If the light is still flashing,
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your
dealer or qualified service center for service.
If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install
the cap. See ªFilling Your Tankº in the Index. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been
left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel
cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
A few driving trips with the cap properly installed
should turn the light off.
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.
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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 8F (4C) cooler or
warmer than the main setting.
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
Here you'll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also
included many other useful tips on driving.
4
-2 Defensive Driving
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-3 Drunken Driving
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-6 Control of a Vehicle
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-6 Braking
4
-9 Traction Control System (If Equipped)
4
-11 Steering
4
-13 Off-Road Recovery
4
-13 Passing
4
-15 Loss of Control
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-16 Driving at Night4
-18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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-21 City Driving
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-22 Freeway Driving
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-23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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-24 Highway Hypnosis
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-24 Hill and Mountain Roads
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-26 Winter Driving
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-30 Recreational Vehicle Towing
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-32 Loading Your Vehicle
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-34 Towing a Trailer
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