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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot and pull up on the parking
brake lever located on the center console. If the ignition
is on, the brake system warning light will come on.To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can
press in the button at the end of the lever. Hold the
button in as you move the parking brake lever all the
way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill,
see
Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. That section
shows what to do ®rst to keep the trailer from moving.
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Travel Note Recorder
Your vehicle may have this feature.
O(Record):To record a message, press this button
and begin speaking. Press the button again to stop
recording. You may also press and hold this button while
you are speaking and then let it go when you are
®nished.
w(Play):To play a recorded message, press this
button. Pressing the button more than once will return
you to previously recorded messages. If you press
and hold this button for more than one second, all of the
recorded messages will be played back.
c(Stop):To delete messages, press this button
while the message is playing. If you press and hold the
play and record buttons at the same time for a half
of a second, all of the messages will be deleted.
Front Storage Area
If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze
the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You
can store cassettes and compact discs in the slots in
front of the compartment.
Your vehicle's console will be equipped with cupholders
located on the front and rear of the storage
compartment.
The console may also contain one or more of the
following components:
·Rear Seat Audio Controls
·Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets
·Rear Climate Control
If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift
the cover to expose the storage area which includes
slots for cassettes or compact discs.
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Accessory Power Outlets
Your vehicle may have accessory power outlets. With
the accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or
CB radio.
The ®rst outlet is located to the right of the cigarette
lighter on the instrument panel. The second outlet
is located on the rear of the center console.
Remove the cover from the outlet to use the outlet.
Be sure to put the cover back on when not using the
accessory power outlet.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result
in blown vehicle or adaptor fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your dealer for additional information
on the accessory power outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to your
vehicle may damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Check with your
dealer before adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the power outlets are
designed for accessory power plugs only.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have this feature. The ashtray is
removable and ®ts into the front cupholder.
Notice:If you put papers or other ¯ammable items
in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking
materials could ignite them and possibly damage
your vehicle. Never put ¯ammable items in the
ashtray.
To remove the ashtray, pull the covered bin out of the
cupholder.
To use the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go.
When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating will not allow the lighter to back away from
the heating element when it is hot. Damage from
overheating may occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is heating.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStarž
and Compass..........................................2-34
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-37
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-36
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-37
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-36
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-36
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-102
O
Odometer......................................................3-37
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE...............3-61
Oil ................................................................3-47
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-47
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Gage............................................3-46
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-39
OnStaržServices............................................2-38
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-38
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-39Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-15
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-23, 3-29
Outside.........................................................2-37
Convex Mirror.............................................2-37
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-36
Heated Mirrors............................................2-37
Manual Mirrors............................................2-36
Power Mirrors.............................................2-36
Overhead Console..........................................2-43
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-10
P
Park (P)........................................................2-31
Shifting Into................................................2-29
Shifting Out of............................................2-31
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-15
Parking on Hills..............................................4-58
Parking.........................................................2-28
Brake........................................................2-28
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-16
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