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To change the current mode, select one of the following:
6(FLOOR):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets with some air directed to the outboard
outlets (for the side windows) and some air directed
to the windshield.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs about half of the air
to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs
most of the remaining air to the oor outlets. There is
also a small amount of air directed to the windshield and
outboard outlets (for the side windows). This mode
directs cooler air to the upper outlets and warmer air to
the oor outlets.
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
?RECIRC (Recirculation):This mode keeps
outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to
prevent outside air and odors from entering your
vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle
more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation
mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator
light will come on. The recirculation mode cannot be
used with the FRONT defrost mode.
#A/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning compressor on and off. When A/C is
pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on
to let you know that air conditioning is activated. If your
climate control system is off, you may also turn it
back on in vent mode by selecting the A/C button.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside
air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the
time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
3. Select A/C.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from
the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is normal.
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Automatic Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle.
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):Press the AUTO button for
automatic control of the inside temperature, the air
delivery mode and the fan speed.
1. Press the AUTO button. Whenever this button is
pressed, the display will show the current settings
for ve seconds before returning the display to
the exterior temperature.2. Adjust the temperature to 75° F (24° C).
Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature
setting will not cause the system to cool or heat any
faster. If you set the system at the coldest or
warmest temperature setting, the system will remain
at the maximum cold or hot setting and fan speed.
In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan
speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle
until warmer air is available. The system will
start out blowing air at the oor but may change
modes automatically as the vehicle warms up
to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The
length of time needed for warm up will depend on
the outside temperature and the length of time
that has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven.
3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from
10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if
necessary.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of
the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more
information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in
this section.
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Manual Operation
DRIVER (Driver’s Side Temperature):The knob on
the left is used to change the temperature of the
air coming through the system on the driver’s side of
the vehicle. Push this knob to turn the system on and off.
Turn the knob toward the blue area to decrease the
set temperature, and toward the red area to increase the
set temperature. When this knob is adjusted, the word
DRIVER will be displayed under the set temperature.
When the passenger’s set temperature is not active, this
knob controls both the driver’s and passenger’s side,
and both DRIVER and PASS will be displayed under the
set temperature.
PASS (Passenger’s Side Temperature):The knob on
the right is used to change the temperature of the air
coming through the system on the passenger’s side of
the vehicle. Push this knob to turn the system on
and off. Turn the knob toward the blue area to decrease
the set temperature, and toward the red area to
increase the set temperature. When this knob is
adjusted, only the word PASS will be displayed under
the set temperature.
9(Fan):Press the Fan button to display and hold the
current fan speed while in manual mode. Press the
HIGH side to increase fan speed and the LOW side to
decrease the fan speed.MODE:Press this button repeatedly to cycle through
and choose the mode of air delivery into the vehicle. The
system will stay in the selected mode until MODE is
pressed again or until the AUTO button is pressed.
FLOOR:This mode directs most of the airow to the
oor outlets with some directed to the outboard
outlets (for the side windows) and the windshield.
BI-LEVEL:This mode directs airow through the
instrument panel outlets and slightly warmer air through
the oor outlets.
PANEL:This mode directs airow through the
instrument panel outlets.
Whenever MODE is pressed, the display will show the
current system settings for ve seconds before
returning the display to the exterior temperature.
The mode button can also be used to select the DEFOG
mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can
be found later in this section.
:OUTSIDE AIR:Press this button to turn the
OUTSIDE AIR mode on or off. When this mode is on,
outside air will circulate through your vehicle. When the
button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will
come on to let you know that it is activated. The
OUTSIDE AIR mode can be used with all modes except
the recirculation mode.
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If you are in city traffic, and your vehicle is stopped and
idling, or the weather is hot, the system may switch
from the OUTSIDE AIR mode to the recirculation mode.
To prevent the air inside of your vehicle from becoming
too stale, be sure to return to the outside air mode
periodically.
?RECIRC (Recirculation):Press this button to
limit the amount of outside air coming into the vehicle.
It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from
entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the
air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to
turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button
is pressed, an indicator light will come on. The
recirculation mode cannot be used with the FRONT
defrost mode.
#A/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button to
override the automatic system and turn the air
conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an
indicator light in the button will come on to let you
know that it is activated. When in AUTO, the air
conditioning compressor will come on automatically, as
necessary. The air conditioning compressor will also
run when you select the FRONT defrost mode and
outside temperatures are above freezing.On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, press the AUTO
button and the system will automatically enter
recirculation mode and the temperature will be at the full
cold position for maximum cooling.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from
the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is normal.
Sensors
The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar
radiation and the air inside of your vehicle, then uses the
information to maintain the selected temperature by
initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan
speed and the air delivery system. The system may
also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the
sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as
necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the
center of the instrument panel, near the windshield,
or the system will not work properly.
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MODE:This button allows you to toggle through the
DIC modes (Vehicle Data, Personalization Programming,
Compass Calibration).
SELECT:This button allows you to select a DIC mode.
RESET:This button, when used along with other
buttons, will allow you to reset system functions.
Vehicle Data
Average Fuel Economy:Press the SELECT button
until the display shows AVG FUEL ECONOMY. Average
fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation
of your overall driving conditions. To learn the average
fuel economy from a new starting point, press the
RESET button for ve seconds while the average fuel
economy is displayed on the DIC.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy:Press the SELECT
button until the display shows INST FUEL ECONOMY.
Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving
conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade
of the road being traveled. The RESET button does
not function in this mode.
Fuel Range:Press the SELECT button until the display
shows FUEL RANGE. The fuel range will calculate
the remaining distance you can drive without refueling.
This calculation is based on the average fuel economy
for the last 25 miles (40.25 km) driven and the fuelremaining in the fuel tank. If the fuel range drops below
40 miles (64.4 km), the display will show FUEL
RANGE LOW. The RESET button does not function in
this mode.
Fuel Used:Press the SELECT button until the display
shows FUEL USED. The value indicates how much
fuel has been used since the last reset. Do not confuse
fuel used with the amount of fuel in your tank. To
learn how much fuel will be used from a specic starting
point, press the RESET button for ve seconds while
the fuel used is displayed on the DIC.
Engine Oil Life System:Press the SELECT button
until OIL LIFE appears in the display. The OIL LIFE
NORMAL display will show an estimate of the oil’s
remaining useful life. When the oil life index is less than
10%, an ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON message will
be displayed and the oil life display will show OIL LIFE
CHANGE. When the ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON
message is displayed, it means that service is required
for your vehicle. See your GM dealer.
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the
oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in
the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. SeePart A:
Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4and
Engine Oil on page 5-16for more information.
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Tire Pressure Status – 144:If you see the CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE message, you should stop as soon as
you can and check all your tires for damage. If a tire
is at, seeIf a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-92. Also check
the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can.
SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-80andCheck
Tire Pressure System on page 5-83.
Driver Identier DIC Display
This feature allows two different drivers to store and
recall their own preferred display mode. The
personalization settings displayed on the DIC are
determined by the remote keyless entry transmitter used
to enter the vehicle. After the unlock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) is pressed
and the ignition is in ON, the DIC will display the
identied driver. The settings can also be changed by
briey pressing one of the memory buttons located
on the driver’s door.
The DIC is used to program information for DRIVER #1
and DRIVER #2. The DIC will identify a person as
UNKNOWN DRIVER if neither DRIVER #1 nor
DRIVER #2 is identied by the system.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
The DIC can be used to program the following
personalization features available with your vehicle:
Automatic Door Locks
Window Lock Out
Security Feedback
Delayed Locking
Perimeter Lighting
Memory Seats
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
Driver ID
The DIC is used to program the personal choices of two
drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER #1
and DRIVER #2. You will let the DIC know which driver
you are by using your remote keyless entry transmitter
or by pressing the appropriate memory seat control
button located on the driver’s door or by choosing the
driver with the DIC. Each remote keyless entry
transmitter was preprogrammed to belong to DRIVER #1
or DRIVER #2. Each remote keyless entry transmitter
may be programmed differently.
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If you choose ON for UNLOCK and DRIVER for DOOR
TO UNLOCK, only the driver’s door will automatically
unlock when shifting into PARK (P) or turning the key
to OFF.
If you choose ON for UNLOCK and ALL for DOOR TO
UNLOCK, all doors will automatically unlock when
shifting into PARK (P) or turning the key to OFF.
To change modes, do the following:
1. Move the arrow on the display between the
selections by pressing the RESET button.
2. Once you have made your selection, press the
SELECT button and your choice will be retained
in memory.
SeeProgrammable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-12
for more information about this feature.
Window Lock Out
The number of passenger windows locked out by the
window LOCK switch can be programmed through
the DIC.
If you choose R + PASS, all three passenger window
switches will be inactive when the window LOCK switch
is enabled.
If you choose REAR, only the two rear passenger
window switches will be locked out when the window
LOCK switch is enabled.To change modes, do the following:
1. Move the arrow on the display between R + PASS
and REAR by pressing the RESET button.
2. Once you have made your selection, press the
SELECT button. Your choice will be retained in
memory.
For more information on this feature, see “Window Lock
Out” underPower Windows on page 2-18.
Security Feedback
By choosing different combinations of these selections,
you can choose the type of remote keyless entry
transmitter activated feedback when locking and
unlocking your vehicle with your remote keyless entry
transmitter. Each time you make a selection by pressing
the RESET button, press the SELECT button to
record your choice.
KEYLESS FEEDBACK – OFF/ON
LIGHTS FEEDBACK – OFF/ON
HORN FEEDBACK – OFF/ON
If you choose ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK you will
also need to choose LIGHTS and/or HORN FEEDBACK.
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You can select the following modes:
If you choose OFF for KEYLESS FEEDBACK, you
will receive no security feedback when locking or
unlocking your vehicle.
If you choose ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK and
ON for LIGHTS FEEDBACK, the exterior lamps
will ash twice when unlocking your vehicle
and once when locking your vehicle.
If you choose ON for KEYLESS FEEDBACK and
ON for HORN FEEDBACK, your horn will chirp
when locking and unlocking your vehicle.
If you choose ON for KEYLESS, LIGHTS and
HORN FEEDBACK, your exterior lamps will
ash twice at the rst unlock button press, your
exterior lamps will ash twice and your horn
will chirp once at the second unlock button press,
and the exterior lamps will ash once and the
horn will chirp once when locking your vehicle.
For more information on this feature, see “Security
Feedback” underRemote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 2-5.
Delayed Locking
The delayed locking feature, which delays the actual
locking of the vehicle, can be made active or inactive
through the DIC. When DELAYED LOCKING – OFF/ON
appears on the display, use the RESET button totoggle the arrow between OFF and ON. When you have
made your choice, press the SELECT button to record
your selection.
For more information on this feature, seeDelayed
Locking on page 2-11.
Perimeter Lighting
When the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed, the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL), parking lamps and back-up lamps will turn on if it
is dark enough according to the Twilight Sentinel
®.
You can control activation of this feature by choosing
OFF or ON when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice
is displayed on the DIC. Make your choice by pressing
the RESET button and record your choice by pressing
the SELECT button. You will then be prompted to
choose a TIMEOUT period.
The PERIMETER LIGHTS TIMEOUT feature can be
changed to the desired setting by using the RESET
button to toggle from 5 to 30 seconds. Each toggle will
increase the time by ve seconds. Once the desired
timeout is displayed, press the SELECT button to record
your choice and move on to the next personalization
feature.
For more information on this feature, seePerimeter
Lighting on page 3-18.
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