
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®Personal Calling
that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and
traffic reports for your area, news and sports updates,
stock quotes, entertainment, and more. You are
also able to listen and reply to e-mail through the
vehicle’s audio system. Customize your information
pro le at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar
®user’s
guide for more information.
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
A steering wheel control can be used to interact with the
OnStar®personal calling feature.
Press the control with this
symbol on the steering
wheel to place a phone call.
When calling into voice mail systems, or to dial directory
numbers, press the control, say the number(s),
then say “dial.”
See the OnStar
®user’s guide for more information.
HomeLink®Transmitter
HomeLink®, a combined universal transmitter and
receiver, provides a way to replace up to
three hand−held transmitters used to activate devices
such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door
locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional
HomeLink
®information can be found on the Internet
at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515.
If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink
®
Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Assist Handles
A handle above each door can be used when getting
out of your vehicle.
Luggage Carrier
{CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress
and so forth — the wind can catch it as you
drive along. This can cause you to lose
control. What you are carrying could be
violently torn off, and this could cause you or
other drivers to have a collision, and of course
damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry
something like this inside. But, never carry
something longer or wider than the luggage
carrier on top of your vehicle.
A luggage carrier allows you to load things on top of
your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails attached
to the roof, sliding crossrails (if equipped) and placesto use for tying things down. These let you load some
other things on top of your vehicle, as long as they
are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier.
To slide the crossrails to where you want them, pull up
on the lever on each side of the crossrail. This will
release the crossrail and allow you to slide it. When the
crossrail is where you want it, press down on the
levers to lock it into place.
Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that
weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs over the
rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your
vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as
far forward as possible and against the side
rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, seeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-44.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier is
locked and cargo is still securely fastened.
When the luggage carrier is not in use, place the
crossrails at the following positions for wind noise
reduction. Place one crossrail at the rear most point of
the vehicle and the other crossrail above the opening
of the rear door.
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Rear Compartment Storage
Panel/Cover
Your vehicle may have this feature. This upper panel
position can be used as a cargo shade. Insert the front
corners of the panel into the top guides and slide
the panel forward. Press down on the back of the panel
to lock it in place.
{CAUTION:
If you were to carry things on the adjustable
panel when it is in the upper (cargo cover)
position, during a sudden vehicle movement or
a crash, those things could be thrown around in
the vehicle. You or others could be injured.
When it is in the upper position, always secure
any cargo on the oor beneath the panel/cover.
Upper Position
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The panel can be stored in the lower position with either
side up. Insert the front corners of the panel into the
lower guides and slide the panel forward. Press down on
the back of the panel to lock it in place.
Notice:Loading objects that weigh over 200 lbs
(90 kg) onto the panel may cause damage. Repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Do not
load heavy objects on the panel.Plastic grocery bags can be attached to the hooks on
the panel. Insert the front corners of the panel into
the vertical guides behind the seatbacks and slide the
panel down.
Notice:If you use the panel as a barrier for large
objects in the cargo area while the seatbacks
are folded down, the panel may be damaged. Do not
use the panel as a barrier between large objects
in the rear cargo area and the seating area. Lower Position
Vertical Position
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Sunroof
The vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must
be on or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 2-19.
Press and release the
back of the control in the
overhead console to
open the sunroof. Press
the front of the control
to close the sunroof.
Once the sunroof is closed, press the forward side of
the control to open the sunroof to the vent position.
The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulled
forward to block sun rays. If it is in the closed position, it
will open when the sunroof is opened.
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls for the
memory function are
located on the driver’s door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver’s seating position, both outside
mirror positions and the adjustable pedals, if equipped.
The settings for these features can be saved for up
to two drivers.
To store the memory settings, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback
recliner and lumbar, both of the outside mirrors
and the adjustable pedals, if equipped, to the
desired position.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ Wipers.......................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Headlamp Washer........................................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-11
Headlamps..................................................3-15
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-16
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-16
Fog Lamps..................................................3-17
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-18
Dome Lamps...............................................3-18
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-18
Entry Lighting...............................................3-19
Exit Lighting.................................................3-19
Reading Lamps............................................3-19
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-19Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-19
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-20
Climate Controls............................................3-21
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-21
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-23
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-28
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-28
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-31
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-32
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-33
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-34
Trip Odometer..............................................3-34
Tachometer.................................................3-34
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-35
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light...............3-35
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-37
Charging System Light..................................3-38
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-39
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-40
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-41
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-42
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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