To reduce the charging overload, use the vehicle’s
accessories. Turn on the exterior lamps and radio, set
the climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on the
highest setting, and turn the rear window defogger on.
The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts
when the engine is running. You can monitor battery
voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button until you
nd BATTERY VOLTS (Base audio system) or by
selecting Battery Voltage from the Vehicle Information
menu (Navigation system).
Battery Voltage Low
This symbol appears
with the Battery Voltage
Low message.
This message will appear when the electrical system
is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has
been drained.If this message appears immediately after starting the
engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge
the battery. The battery should recharge while driving
but may take a few hours to do so. Consider using
an auxiliary charger (be sure to follow the
manufacturer’s instructions) to boost the battery after
returning home or to a nal destination.
If this message appears while driving or after starting
your vehicle and stays on, have it checked by your
GM dealer immediately to determine the cause of
this problem.
To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, you
can reduce the load on the electrical system by
turning off the accessories.
The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing
the INFO button until you nd BATTERY VOLTS
(Base audio system) or by selecting Battery Voltage
from the Vehicle Information menu (Navigation system).
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Oil Pressure Low – Stop Engine
This symbol appears
with the Oil Pressure
Low – Stop Engine
message. A multiple chime
will sound when this
message is displayed.
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may
occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the
instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the
vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle
until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18for more information.
Passenger Door Ajar
This symbol appears
with the Passenger
Door Ajar message.
When this message appears on the display, it means
that the passenger’s side front door was not closed
completely. You should make sure that the door
is closed completely.
Personalization Off/Driver Identi cation
(Navigation System)
This symbol appears
with the Personalization
Off message.
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When this message appears, the personalization
features previously stored are turned off. If you want
your customized settings to be automatically recalled
when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
or when you remove the key from the ignition, you
must enable them in the DIC. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-88for more information.
This message is also used to identify the driver
(1, 2 or 3) on the Navigation system.
Right Rear Door Ajar
This symbol appears
with the Right Rear Door
Ajar message.
When this message appears on the display, the right
rear door it means that the passenger’s side rear
door was not closed completely. You should check to
make sure that the door is closed completely.
Service AC (Air Conditioning) System
This symbol appears
with the Service AC
System message.
This message appears when the electronic sensors that
control the air conditioning and heating systems are
no longer working. Have the climate control system
serviced by your GM dealer if you notice a drop
in heating and air conditioning efficiency.
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Turn Signal On
This symbol appears
with the Turn Signal
On message.
If you drive your vehicle for more than about
1 mile (1.6 km) with a turn signal on, this message
will appear as a reminder to turn off the turn signal.
A multiple chime will sound when this message
is displayed.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
Your vehicle is equipped with personalization that allows
you to program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two people. The number of programmable
features varies depending upon which model of
the vehicle is purchased.
On all vehicles, features such as climate control
settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock,
remote lock and unlock con rmation, and automatic
door locks have already been programmed for
your convenience.
Some vehicles are equipped with additional features
that can be programmed including the seat and outside
rearview mirror position. The navigation system
screen preferences will remain at the last set position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program
additional personalization features, the driver’s
preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter, 1 or 2, or
by pressing the appropriate memory button, 1 or 2,
located on the driver’s door. Certain features can
be programmed not to recall until the key is placed in
the ignition. To change feature preferences you
must use one of the following procedures.
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Entering the Personalization Menu
To enter the feature programming mode, use one of the
following procedures:
Base Audio System
1. Turn the ignition to ON, but do not start the engine.
Make sure an automatic transmission is in PARK (P)
or a manual transmission has the parking brake set.
2. If your vehicle has memory settings, press the
appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on
the driver’s door armrest. The DIC display will show
either Driver 1 or 2 depending on which button
was selected.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the main
menu of the DIC.
4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SETUP is
highlighted.
5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the
SETUP menu.
6. Scroll to the feature you want to change, and press
the TUNE/SEL knob to turn the feature on or off. If
the feature is turned on, a check mark will appear
next to the feature name.
If none of the personalization items are turned on,
turn on the personalization menu by pressing
the TUNE/SEL knob. The list of features will then
appear, and you can repeat Step 6.
Navigation System
1. Turn the ignition to ON without the engine running.
Make sure an automatic transmission is in PARK (P)
or a manual transmission has the parking brake set.
2. If your vehicle has memory settings, press the
appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on
the driver’s door armrest. The DIC display will show
either Driver 1 or 2 depending on which button
was selected.
3. Turn on the Navigation/audio system by pressing
the PWR/VOL knob located to the lower left of the
display once.
4. Access the DIC main menu by pressing the MAIN
button located to the lower left of the display.
5. Press the multifunction button next to Feat Prog to
access the Feature Programming menu.
6. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to turn on the
Personalization features. An X will appear in the
box to the left when Personalization is turned on.
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Personalization Features
The following choices are available for programming
using both the Base audio and Navigation systems
unless otherwise indicated.
Personalization Name
This feature allows you to type in a name that will
appear on the DIC display whenever the corresponding
remote keyless entry transmitter is used or one of
the buttons on the driver’s door armrest (1 or 2)
is pressed.
If a customized name is not programmed, the system
will show Driver 1 or Driver 2 to correspond with
the numbers on the back of the remote keyless
entry transmitters.
To program a name, use one of the following procedures:
To customize the name using the Base audio system,
do the following:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Select the PERSONALIZATION NAME menu item
by pressing the TUNE/SEL knob once.
You will see a cursor on the screen.3. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until you reach the rst
letter you want; the letter will be highlighted. There
is a complete alphabet with both upper and
lower case letters and the numbers zero through
nine. Also included are spaces and other non-letter
characters such as the ampersand (&).
4. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to select the letter.
The letter will then appear on the display.
If you make a mistake, press the Back key. This will
exit the menu. You can then go back into the
menu and edit the name. You can also press the
TUNE/SEL knob repeatedly to cycle through all the
characters until you reach the character you
wish to change.
5. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the name you want is
complete. You can program up to 16 characters.
6. Press the BACK button located to the lower right of
the display to exit and set your choice or let the
screen time out and return to the main screen.
To customize the name using the Navigation system,
do the following:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until Personalization
Name is highlighted. Press the knob once to
access the Edit Name screen.
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Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To program the vehicle to a different
mode, use one of the following procedures:
To change the mode using the Base audio system,
do the following:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP
menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to REMOTE RECALL MEMORY to
highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth
between on and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will
appear next to the feature name.
To change the mode using the Navigation system,
do the following:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it.3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Recall Driving Positions and press the knob
once to select it.
When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in
the box to the left.
This feature cannot be selected if Remote Exit Recall or
Key In Recall Memory is selected. If either of these
was previously selected, you must rst de-select
it in order to be able to select Remote Recall
Memory/Recall Driving Positions.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Remote Exit Recall
If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you
will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you
can recall any previously programmed exit position for
the driver’s seat when the unlock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
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Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To program the vehicle to a different
mode, use one of the following procedures:
To change the mode using the Base audio system,
do the following:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP
menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to REMOTE EXIT RECALL to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth
between on and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will
appear next to the feature name.
To change the mode using the Navigation system,
do the following:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Remote Exit Recall and press the knob
once to select it.
When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in
the box to the left.This feature cannot be selected if Remote Recall
Memory/Recall Driving Positions is selected. If it was
previously selected, you must rst de-select it in order to
be able to select Remote Exit Recall.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Key in Recall Memory
If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you
will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you
can recall any previously programmed seat and mirror
positions when the key is inserted into the ignition.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:ON
Mode 2:OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To program the vehicle to a different
mode, use one of the following procedures:
To change the mode using the Base audio system,
do the following:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP
menu following the instructions listed previously.
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