To raise the power sunshade, press and release the
REAR SHADE switch located on the front overhead
console. To close the power sunshade, press and
release the REAR SHADE switch again.
Never store objects on the rear shelf because they may
get caught in the sunshade or be tossed about in
your vehicle.
Manual Rear Side Door Sunshade
Your vehicle may have manual rear side door
sunshades. To use the sunshades, lower the side
windows and hook the top edge of the retractable
sunshades over the edge of the windows and raise the
windows. To remove the shades, lower the windows
and the hooks will disengage automatically.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
The SECURITY light is
located on the instrument
panel cluster.
If the ignition is off and any door is open, the SECURITY
light will ash, reminding you to arm the system.
To arm the system, do the following:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch with
the door open or the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The SECURITY light should come on
and stay on.
3. Close all the doors. The SECURITY light should go
off within approximately 30 seconds.
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Performance Shifting (DTS Only)
When your vehicle detects a change in driving
conditions, it will automatically initiate the appropriate
performance shift mode. When this occurs, the
gear display on the instrument panel cluster will change
to indicate that the transaxle has shifted to a different
gear. For example, the gear display on the cluster may
indicate 3 or 2 even though the gearshift is still in
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (
X). Once the performance
shift mode ends, the gear display on the instrument
panel cluster will return to normal.
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 the ignition key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK (P), and
prevent movement of the console shift lever (DTS
only) out of PARK (P) unless the ignition is in a
position other than OFF. The shift lock release is
always functional except in the case of a dead
battery or low voltage (less than 9 V) battery.
Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal is
located to the left of the
regular brake pedal,
near the driver’s door.
This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake
pedal. To set the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with your right foot and push the
parking brake pedal down with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on
the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it
does not, you need to have your vehicle serviced.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-9
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-17
Interior Lamps..............................................3-22
Night Vision System......................................3-25
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-28
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-30
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-31
Climate Controls............................................3-32
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-32
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-37
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-38
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-40
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.....................3-42
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-43
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-44
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-44
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-47
Trip Odometer..............................................3-47
Tachometer (Analog Cluster Only)...................3-49Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-49
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-50
Charging System Light..................................3-51
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator Light...........................................3-51
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-52
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-53
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-54
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-54
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-55
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-58
Security Light...............................................3-59
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-59
Lights On Reminder......................................3-60
Cruise Control Light......................................3-60
Fuel Gage...................................................3-60
Fuel Data Display (Digital Cluster Only)...........3-61
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-62
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-62
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-65
Climate Controls and Radio System
Personalization..........................................3-73
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-74
Trip Computer................................................3-89
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-89
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the
following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-37.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9.
C. Climate Controls and OnStar
®Steering Wheel
Controls (or Cellular Telephone Controls). See
Steering Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-42and
OnStar
®System on page 2-43.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-44.
E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-115.
F. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-62.
G. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-32.H. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-17.
I. Night Vision Controls.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-13.
K. Cruise Control. See “Cruise Control” underTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9.
L. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-7.
M. Cruise Control. See “Cruise Control” underTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-9.
N. Radio. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-89.
O. Ashtray. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-31.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-50.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-To-Pass Feature
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
For more information on the exterior lamps, seeExterior
Lamps on page 3-17.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
The lever returns automatically when the turn is
complete.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster and in the
outside rearview mirror will
ash in the direction of
the turn or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete. The lever returns when it is
released.
If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime will sound
and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
TURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a mile to remind
you to turn it off.
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