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Selecting a desired track (TRACK)
HB5065BA
nSkipping forward
Turn the FF ·FB dial T clockwise and release it immediately to skip to
the beginning of the next track. Each time the knob is turned and re-
leased, the indicated track number will increase. n Skipping backward
Turn the FF ·FB dial
T counterclockwise and release it immediately to
skip to the beginning of the current track. If you continue to turn and
release the knob, the indicated truck number will decrease. n Fast forwarding
Turn the FF ·FB dial T clockwise and hold it continuously for more than
0.5 second to fast forward the disc.
Release the knob to stop fast forwarding. n Fast reversing
Turn the FF ·FB dial T counterclockwise and hold it continuously for
more than 0.5 second to fast reverse the disc.
Release the knob to stop fast reverse. Repeat playback
Press the “RPT” button R while a song is playing to play the song
repeatedly. The “RPT” indicator will come on and the song will be
played continuously. To cancel the repeat mode, press the button
again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode
is restored.
❚: Skipping forward
❚ : Skipping backward
: Fast forwarding
: Fast reversing

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To insert a disc
1. Press one of the “Disc select ” buttons 3 (numbered from 1 to 6)
for which the disc indicator light 2 is “OFF”.
The Disc indicator lights are located directly above the corresponding “ Disc select ” buttons.
2. The indicator will begin blinking. The blinking will last for 15 se-conds.
During this period, insert a desired disc, and the disc will begin to
play. (If any disc is not inserted during this period, the “Disc slot ”
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door will close. Repeat step 1.)
Be sure to hold a disc with the label side (the side where titles areprinted) up.
3. To insert another disc, repeat step 1 and 2 choosing a differentdisc select button. To insert six discs at a time
1. Press and hold the “Disc select ” button number 1 until all disc indi-
cators begin blinking (about 1.5 seconds).
2. The indicators will blink for 15 seconds. During this period, insert
desired six discs.
3. When all discs are loaded, the first disc will begin to play. (If no
disc is inserted within this 15 seconds, the entire disc load sequencewill be canceled.) To remove a disc
1. Press the desired one of the “Disc select ” buttons
3 (numbered
from 1 to 6) for which the disc indicator light is on.
2. Press the “Eject button ”
4 . The selected disc will be ejected and
the indicator light will begin blinking.
3. To remove another disc, repeat step 1 and 2 choosing a different“ Disc select ” button.
(To remove discs when the ignition switch is in the “Lock” position,
press the “Eject” button, and the first disc will be ejected. Press the
“Eject” button again, and the next disc will be ejected and so on. At
this time, the “Disc select ” buttons are disabled.)

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To remove all discs at one time
1. Press and hold the “Eject” button 4 until all “Disc” indicators begin
blinking (about 1.5 seconds), and the first disc will be ejected.
2. When the disc is removed, the next one will be ejected, and so on. To replace a playing disc with another
Simply press the desired one of “Disc select ” buttons
3 (numbered
from 1 to 6) or press the “DISC UP ” or “DISC DOWN ” button on the
radio unit to select the desired disc, and the disc will begin to play. Disc indicators
Lit: when the corresponding storage tray is occupied by a disc. Blinking: Disc player is either in loading, eject or changing mode.OFF: No disc is loaded or the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position.
Function control
Refer to CD player control operating instructions described in the“ Type A and B audio sets ” or “Type C audio set ” section.

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HB6006BC
To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid bat-
tery discharge.
Sun visors
HB7001BA
To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the sun visor at a side
window, swing it down and move it sideways.

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Glove box
HS0090
Unlock
Lock
To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly
upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clockwise. Center console
HB6022BA
To open the lid, pull up the lock release.
If the console lid is fully opened when a large cup is put in the rear pas-
senger’ s cup holder, the lid may hit the cup and beverage may be
spilled.

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cludes valuable services such as Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Remote Door Unlock** and Online Concierge services,to name just a few!
The OnStar directions & connections plan
This plan features all of the Safe & Sound services, plus Route Sup-
port, RideAssist and Information and Convenience services. The OnStar luxury & leisure plan
This plan features all of the Directions & Connections features, plus
fee-free OnStar MED-NET and the luxury of Personal Concierge ser-vices.
* One of these plans is normally included for a specific duration with each ve-
hicle at time of purchase. Check with your dealership or with your OnStar advi-
sor to determine which plan is included with your vehicle. Services within plans
are subject to change. Please check our website at www.onstar.com
for ser-
vices included in each plan.
** Remote door unlock capabilities vary by vehicle
OnStar services
The following services are available within OnStar service plans. Your ve-
hicle comes with a specific one-year service plan that allows use ofsome or all of the following services.
Automatic notification of air bag deployment
Should your air bag deploy, a priority signal will be sent to the OnStarCenter with your vehicle ’s location (as long as cellular service and the
vehicle’ s electrical system are operable). An advisor will attempt to
contact you to assess the nature of your emergency, and then notify
the necessary emergency services provider. Emergency services
Should you require emergency assistance, press the OnStar Emer-
gency button and we will contact a nearby emergency services pro-
vider with your exact location and your request for help. Roadside assistance***
There’ s nothing worse than being stranded on the road with car
trouble. No matter what the problem is (flat tire, out of gas, or engine

6-16trouble), just call OnStar. We will contact your vehicle manufacturer
’s
roadside service provider for the help you need to get you quickly
back on the road.
*** There will be no charge for Roadside Assistance as long as the basic lim-
ited warranty on your vehicle has not expired. Stolen vehicle location
OnStar doesn ’t just protect you, it protects your vehicle, too. If your
vehicle is ever stolen, just contact OnStar. We will put you in touch with the authorities and aid them in locating your vehicle. Ask your in-
surance carrier about possible premium discounts. AccidentAssist
AccidentAssist provides step-by-step guidance about what to do in
case of an accident. Working with leading insurance companies wehave developed a “best practices ” list to assist you through most ac-
cident situations. OnStar AccidentAssist can make the process of
completing a police report and/or insurance claim less stressful. Remote door unlock/vehicle alert
If you ’ve locked your keys in your vehicle, just call OnStar at
1-888-466-7827 (888-4ONSTAR) and an Advisor will send a signal to
attempt to unlock your door. If you ’re having trouble locating your ve-
hicle, OnStar can flash your lights and sound your horn for you. This
feature is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is parked in order to
maintain battery charge. OnStar MED-NET****
OnStar MED-NET securely stores your personal medical information (e.g., physician ’s name, emergency contacts, medications, chronic
conditions) and in an emergency, can quickly send it to a medical fa-
cility. This important information can help assist with diagnosis and
treatment.
**** Requires activation and additional fee for Safe & Sound and Directions &
Connections subscribers. To enroll or for more OnStar Med-Net information,
call 1-800-320-3991.

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Starting and operating Fuel7-2
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Fuel requirements 7-2
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Fuel filler lid and cap 7-4
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State emission testing (U.S. only) 7-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing to drive 7-9
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Starting the engine 7-10
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Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle 7-10 . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle 7-10 . . . . . .
Starting the engine during cold weather below –4F ( –20 C) 7-11 . . .
Starting a flooded engine 7-11
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Stopping the engine 7-12
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Manual transmission 7-12
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Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selector lever 7-16
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Shift lock release 7-20
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Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode – 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selector lever 7-22
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Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode) 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift lock release 7-29
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Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) 7-30 . . .
Power steering 7-31
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Braking 7-31
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Braking tips 7-31
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Brake system 7-32
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Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 7-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 7-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) system (if equipped) 7-36 . . . . . .
VDC OFF switch 7-41
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Parking your vehicle 7-42
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Cruise control (if equipped) 7-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .