Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-7
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-9
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ II Wipers...................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-16
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-16
Fog Lamps..................................................3-18
Cornering Lamps..........................................3-18
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-18
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-20
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-20
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-21
Entry Lighting...............................................3-21Parade Dimming...........................................3-21
Reading Lamps............................................3-21
Battery Load Management.............................3-22
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.....................3-22
Night Vision System......................................3-22
Ultrasonic Parking Assist................................3-26
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-28
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-29
Climate Controls............................................3-30
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-30
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-34
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-35
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-36
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.....................3-38
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-39
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-40
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-41
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-43
Trip Odometer..............................................3-43
Tachometer (Analog Cluster Only)...................3-44
Engine Speed Limiter....................................3-44
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-45
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-45
Charging System Light..................................3-46
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator Light...........................................3-47
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 3-34.
B. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps on
page 3-18.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
D. Climate Controls and OnStar
®Steering Wheel
Controls (or Cellular Telephone Controls).
SeeSteering Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-38
andOnStar
®System on page 2-42.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-41.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-104.
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-57.
H. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-30.I. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-15.
J. Twilight Sentinel
®Control. SeeTwilight Sentinel®on
page 3-18.
K. Night Vision Controls (If Equipped). SeeNight Vision
System on page 3-22.
L. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
M. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Steering Wheel on page 3-7.
N. Cruise Control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-12.
O. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
P. Radio. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-80.
Q. Ashtray. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-29.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-49.
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Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you will want to
get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform,
parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical
connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the
trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake controller
by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets
you check your electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that
the load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You will need more passing distance up ahead when
you are towing a trailer. And, because the vehicle
is a good deal longer, you will need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you are turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer will not strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
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Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-94
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-34
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-40
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-45
Top Strap...................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-37
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-29
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-93
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-91
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-89
Finish Care.................................................5-92
Glass Surfaces............................................5-90
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-87
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-90
Leather......................................................5-89Cleaning (cont.)
Speaker Covers..........................................5-90
Tires..........................................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-94
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-91
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-92
Wood Panels..............................................5-90
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-36
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-39
Dual..........................................................3-30
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-34
Rear..........................................................3-35
Steering Wheel Controls...............................3-38
Comfort Controls, DIC Personalization................3-68
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-24
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-86
Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension (CVRSS)...................................4-10
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-51
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-49
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-49
Heater, Engine............................................2-27
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-27
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-3
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cornering Lamps............................................3-18
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