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For a single wiping cycle, move the lever down to
MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then release it.
The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more
cycles, hold the lever to MIST longer.
For steady wiping at low speed, move the lever up to the
LO position. For high
-speed wiping, move the lever up
further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the lever to OFF.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wiper cycles. Move the lever up to the first
detent, INT (Intermittent). Turn the band labeled INT
ADJ (Intermittent Adjustment) down toward the shorter
lines for fewer wiper passes per minute. As you turn the
band toward the longer lines, the wiper cycles per
minute will increase.
Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent
you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they're frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your
blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade
inserts. See ªWindshield Wiper Blade Replacementº
in the Index.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Rainsense
II Wipers (If Equipped)
The moisture sensor is mounted on the interior side of
the windshield below the rearview mirror and is used to
automatically operate the windshield wipers. This
system operates by monitoring the amount of moisture
build
-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to
clear the windshield depending on the driving conditions
and sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow, fewer wipes
will occur. In heavy rain or snow, wipes will occur more
frequently. The system will operate in the delay, low
speed and high speed modes. If the system is left on for
long periods of time, occasional wipes may occur
without any moisture on the windshield. This is normal
and indicates that the Rainsense system is activated.
The Rainsense system is activated by moving the wiper lever
up to the INT position and turning the INT ADJ band to
one of the five sensitivity levels within the delay area. The
bottom INT ADJ position is the lowest sensitivity setting,
level one. This allows more rain or snow to collect on
the windshield between wipes. You can increase the
sensitivity of the system and the frequency of wipes by
turning the INT ADJ band away from you to the higher
sensitivity levels. The top position is the highest sensitivity
setting, level five. A single wipe will occur each time you
turn the INT ADJ band to a higher sensitivity level to
indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased.
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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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3. Once the zone number appears in the display, press
the COMPASS (or the on/off button for mirrors
equipped with OnStar controls) button quickly until
the correct zone number appears in the display.
Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return
to normal operation. If C appears in the compass
window, the compass may need calibration. See
ªCompass Calibrationº explained previously.
Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors
The controls for the power remote rearview mirrors are
located on the driver's door armrest.
Press the left or right side of the L/R selector switch
located beneath the control pad to choose the left or
right mirror.
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To adjust the mirror, use one of the four arrows located
on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction
you want it to go. When finished adjusting the mirrors,
leave the L/R selector switch in the center position, to
prevent unwanted mirror movement in case the control
pad is accidentally bumped while driving. Adjust each
outside mirror so that you can see a little of your
vehicle, and the area behind your vehicle.
If your vehicle is equipped with the memory function,
the mirrors and driver's seat position, can be stored into
memory. See ªMemory Seat and Mirrorsº in the Index.
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
If you have the memory seat and mirrors feature, the
passenger's outside rearview mirror also includes a
tilt
-down feature that operates when the shift lever is
in REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of
REVERSE (R), the passenger's mirror will return to
its original position after a five
-second delay. This
delay prevents movement of the mirror if multiple
gear transitions (REVERSE (R) to DRIVE (D)
to REVERSE (R)) occur during a parallel parking
maneuver. This feature can be programmed on or
off through the DIC. See ªDriver Information Centerº
or ªPersonalization Featuresº in the Index for
programming instructions. Vehicles are delivered with
this feature off.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from
the driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror
(If Equipped)
When you operate the rear window defogger, the heated
driver's and passenger's outside rearview mirrors also
warm up to help clear them of ice and snow. See ªRear
Window Defoggerº in the Index.
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3-8 Rear Window Defogger
(Rear Defogger):
Press this button to
warm the defogger
grid on the rear
window. An indicator
light below the button
will glow while the
rear window defogger
is operating.
At speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear defogger
will stay on until you press the rear button again. At
speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear defogger will
turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use. If
you press it again, the defogger will operate for about
five minutes only. You can also turn the defogger off
by turning off the ignition.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the
defogger grid on the rear window.
If your vehicle is equipped with heated outside rearview
mirrors, when you operate the rear window defogger,
the mirrors are also heated to help remove ice and fog.
For more information see ªHeated Outside Rearview
Mirrorsº in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or other sharp object on
the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
Ventilation System
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system allows
filtered outside air to flow through your vehicle while it
is moving, even if the system is off.
The direction of the airflow
can be controlled by
adjusting/closing the outlets
in the instrument panel.
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Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be
impaired
-- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.Here are some tips on night driving.

Drive defensively.

Don't drink and drive.

Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.

Since you can't see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you
and other vehicles.

Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Your headlamps can light up only so much
road ahead.

In remote areas, watch for animals.

If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
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Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as ªhighway hypnosisº?
Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with the
same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road,
the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against
the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it happen
to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less
than a second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:

Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.

Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors
and your instruments frequently.

If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service or parking area and take a nap, get some
exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on
the highway as an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in flat or rolling terrain.
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