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Leaving children in a vehici, Jvith the ..,ndows
closed is dangerous.
A child can be overcome
by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never
leave
a child alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
Use the switches on the
driver’s door armrest to
operate each of the
windows while the ignition
is on or while Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)”
under Ignition Positions
on page 2- 79 for more
information. To
stop the window while it is lowering, press the front
of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold
the front of the switch.
Window Lock-Out
The driver’s window switch includes a lock-out feature.
Push
LOCK OUT to stop front and rear passengers
from using their window switches. The driver can
still control all the windows with the lock on. Push
LOCK OUT again to return to normal window operation.
When the colored band on the switch is showing, the
passengers can operate their windows.
In addition, each passenger door has a window switch.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s window switch has an express-down
feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of
the switch, and the driver’s window will open a
small amount.
If the rear of the switch is fully pressed
and released, the window will go all the way down.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also swing them from front
to side. The visors
also have extenders that you can pull out for added
coverage.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Open the cover on the sun visor to expose the vanity
mirror. If the vehicle has the optional lighted vanity
mirrors, the lamps come on when you open the cover.
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Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you
can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key;
if
so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the
key or the ignition switch. If none
of these works,
then your vehicle needs service.
B (LOCK): This position locks the ignition, steering
wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. It’s also
the only position from which you can remove the key.
C (OFF): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the
steering wheel like LOCK. Use
OFF if you must have
the vehicle pushed or towed.
D (RUN): This position is where the key returns to after
you start the vehicle. With the engine
off, you can use
RUN to display some of the warning and indicator lights.
E (START): This position starts the engine.
A warning chime will sound
if you open the driver’s door
while the ignition is in
OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY
and the key is in the ignition.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With Retained Accessory Power, (RAP), the power
windows, audio system and sunroof will continue to work
up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to
OFF and none of the doors are opened.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a
safety feature. To restart while you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL
(N) only.
Nofice: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving.
If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to
PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Shift Lock Release
This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift lock
release system. The shift lock release is designed to
do the following:
Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is
in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fully released.
Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P)
unless the ignition is in a position other than
OFF or
LOCK. The shift lock release is always functional
except in the case
of a dead or low voltage
(less than
9 V) battery.
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Engine Exhaust
Engine exhaust can A. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or
smell.
It can cause unconsciousness and
death.
You might have exhaust coming
in if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange or
different.
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
e Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over road
debris.
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Repairs weren’t done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows down to
* Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
blow out any
CO; and
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Temperature Display
Press the on/off button to change the temperature
display. You can select
OF, "C, or turn the display off.
Compass Operation
There is a compass display in the window in the
upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass
displays a maximum of two characters. For example,
NE is displayed for north-east.
The compass may need to be calibrated. See
"Compass Calibration" under Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature
Display on page
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The other three buttons are for the Onstar@ system.
See your dealer for more information on the system and
how to subscribe to Onstar@. See Onstar@ System
on page 2-38 for more information about the services
Onstar@ provides.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass and Temperature Display
Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming rearview
mirror with a compass and temperature display.
When turned on, this mirror automatically dims to the
proper level to minimize glare from headlamps
behind you after dark.
The mirror has an eight-point compass and temperature
display in the upper right corner of the mirror face.
The display shows the current outside temperature and
the vehicle's current direction.
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Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by
briefly pressing the COMP button located on the bottom
of the mirror face. A light on the mirror will be lit
while the feature is turned on. It will go out while the
feature is turned
off.
Temperature Display
The TEMP button located on the bottom of the mirror
face changes the temperature display. You can
select
OF, "C, or turn the display off.
Compass Variance
Press the COMP button once briefly to turn the
compass on or
off. When on, the display will show the
compass direction, with a maximum of two characters.
For example,
NE is displayed for north-east.
Compass Calibration
Press and hold the COMP button down for six seconds
to activate the compass calibration mode.
If your
vehicle has the optional mirror with the compass,
temperature display and OnStar system, press the
on/off button for nine seconds.
CAL will be displayed in the compass/temperature
window on the mirror.
The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways:
Drive the vehicle ir! circles at 5 mph (8 km/h)
or less until CAL is no longer displayed in the
compass window.
0 Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.
(This method may take longer to calibrate).
Compass Variation
Compass variance is the difference between earth's
magnetic north and true geographic north. If not
adjusted to account for compass variance, your
compass could give false readings. The mirror is set to
zone eight upon leaving the factory.
It will be necessary
to adjust the compass to compensate for compass
variance
if you live outside zone eight. Under certain
circumstances, such as during a long distance
cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for
compass variance.
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To adjust for compass variance, do the following:
1. Find your current location and variance zone
number on the map.
2. Press and hold the COMP button for three seconds.
If your vehicle has the optional mirror with the
compass, temperature display and Onstar@ system,
press the on/off button for six seconds. Release
the button when
ZONE is displayed. The number
shown is the current zone number.
3. Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the
compass/temperature window on the mirror by
pressing the COMP button or the on/off button.
Once you find your zone number, release the
button. After about four seconds, the mirror will
return
to the compass and temperature display,
and the new zone number will be set.
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Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror
The power mirror
control is located near
the driver’s window,
on the armrest.
Turn the control counterclockwise to adjust the
left mirror or clockwise to adjust the right mirror.
Then move the control in the direction you want
the mirror to go. Your
passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from
the driver’s seat.
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.
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