Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your 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 4-56. That section
shows what to do ®rst to keep the trailer from moving.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open your glove box, pull the handle on the front of
the glove box and lower the door.
Overhead Console
The overhead console includes sunglasses storage and
a HomeLinkžtransmitter.The midgate window (B), power roof (C) and rear
tailgate window (D) switches are located in the overhead
console. See
Midgate on page 2-12,Power Roof on
page 2-17andTailgate on page 2-13for more
information. The sunroof switch (A) (if equipped) is also
located in the overhead console.
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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Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-42
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Gage............................................3-41
OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE...............3-56
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-46
OnStaržServices............................................2-45
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-45
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-46
OPEN THE ROOF..........................................3-59
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-15
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-22, 3-27
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-44
Convex Mirror.............................................2-44
Heated Mirrors............................................2-44
Manual Mirrors............................................2-43
Power Mirrors.............................................2-43
Overhead Console..........................................2-51
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-36
Shifting Out of............................................2-38
PARK TO OPERATE ROOF.............................3-59
Parking
Brake........................................................2-35
Over Things That Burn.................................2-38
Parking on Hills..............................................4-64
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-58
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-63
Passlock
ž......................................................2-23
Personalization...............................................3-49
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-29
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-83
Playing a CD.................................3-71, 3-86, 3-98
Playing a Speci®c Loaded CD..........................3-99
Playing the Radio...........................3-63, 3-75, 3-90
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-92
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-43
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Seats (cont.)
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Memory.....................................................2-54
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-7
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-5
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Seat Position....................................1-46
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-43
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-47
Security Light.................................................3-42
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-5
SEE MANUAL ±TAILGATE...............................3-60
Select...........................................................3-55
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-38
Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.....................3-44
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
SERVICE AIR BAG.........................................3-56
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-57
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada..................3-38
Service Manuals.............................................7-11Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).......3-67, 3-79, 3-94
Setting Preset Stations....................3-64, 3-76, 3-91
Setting the Time.............................................3-61
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-65, 3-77, 3-92
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-89
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-36
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-38
Skidding........................................................4-14
Snow Plow....................................................4-56
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-32
Spare Tire.....................................................5-83
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-85
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-101
Speedometer..................................................3-32
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-26
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-26
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-118
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Stereo RCA Jacks.........................................3-112
Storage Areas
All-Weather Cargo Area................................2-52
Front Storage Area......................................2-51
Glove Box..................................................2-51
Overhead Console.......................................2-51
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-81
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
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