
Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-9
Door Locks....................................................2-9
Central Door Unlocking System......................2-10
Power Door Locks........................................2-10
Delayed Locking...........................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-12
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-14
Lockout Protection........................................2-14
Trunk..........................................................2-15
Windows........................................................2-17
Power Windows............................................2-18
Sun Visors...................................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-19
Universal Theft-Deterrent...............................2-19
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-21
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-21
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-22
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-23
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-23
Ignition Positions..........................................2-24
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-24
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-25
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-26
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-27Parking Brake..............................................2-30
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-31
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-33
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-34
Engine Exhaust............................................2-34
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-35
Mirrors...........................................................2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-36
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-36
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-37
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-38
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-38
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-38
OnStar
®System.............................................2-39
HomeLink®Transmitter...................................2-40
Programming the HomeLink®Transmitter.........2-41
Storage Areas................................................2-44
Glove Box...................................................2-44
Front Storage Area.......................................2-45
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-45
Rear Seat Pass Through...............................2-45
Convenience Net..........................................2-45
Sunroof.........................................................2-45
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-46
Memory Seat and Mirrors..............................2-46
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Mode 4:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically
unlocks when the key is turned to OFF (DIC equipped
vehicles only).
Mode 5:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when
the key is turned to OFF (DIC equipped vehicles only).
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the
DIC. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64.
If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless entry,
use the following procedure to change modes:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch
in LOCK through Step 3.
3. Cycle the shift lever, starting in PARK (P), out of
PARK (P) and then back into PARK (P), to
advance by one mode for each cycle.
After the  rst cycle, you will hear a door locking
action, which identi es the current mode.
4. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic
door locks will remain in the most recent mode
selected.If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry,
use the following procedure to change modes:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch
in LOCK through Step 4.
3. Press the button with the lock symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter. The automatic
door locks will remain in the current mode.
4. Press the button with the lock symbol on the
transmitter again. Each time the transmitter’s
lock button is pressed, the mode will advance by
one, going from 3 to 0 to 1, etc.
The door locks will cycle according to the mode
entered. Mode 0 has no feedback.
5. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic
door locks will remain in the most recent mode
selected.
This procedure changes the mode for only the
transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure
will need to be repeated for the second transmitter.
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2. Adjust the driver’s seat and lumbar position to a
safe and comfortable driving position. Adjust both
outside mirrors to suit you. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-64.
3. Press and hold the memory button corresponding
with your DRIVER # displayed on the DIC for
longer than three seconds. You will hear two beeps
con rming that the seat and mirror positions
have been entered into memory.
To set the seat and mirror positions for a second driver,
follow the previous steps, but start by pressing the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter that
displays the other DRIVER # on the DIC. Be sure to use
the memory button which corresponds to the DRIVER #
identi ed by the second remote keyless entry transmitter.
To recall your memory positions, your vehicle must be
in PARK (P). Press and release the memory button
corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat
and mirrors will move to the position previously
stored for the identi ed driver. You will hear one beep.
To store the exit position for an easy exit, do the
following:
1. First identify the DRIVER # by pressing memory
button 1 or 2 or by pressing the unlock button on
the remote keyless entry transmitter.2. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired exit position.
3. Press and hold the EXIT button for longer than
three seconds. You will hear two beeps con rming
that the seat exit position has been entered into
memory.
To set the exit position for a second driver, follow the
previous steps, but start by pressing the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter that
displays the other DRIVER # on the DIC. Be sure to use
the memory button which corresponds to the DRIVER #
identi ed by the other remote keyless entry transmitter.
To recall the exit position, your vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Press and release the EXIT button and the
seat will move to the exit position previously stored
for the current identi ed driver. You will hear one beep.
If an exit position has not been stored for the current
identi ed driver, the seat will move all the way back.
To stop recall movement of the seat at any time, press
the driver’s power seat control located on the outboard
side of the front seat.
Mirrors and lumbar positions will not be stored or
recalled for the exit position.
If you would like your stored driving or exit position to
be recalled when unlocking your vehicle with the remote
keyless entry transmitter, seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-64.
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4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the
positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on
that vehicle.
You will not see the battery of your vehicle under
the hood. It is located under the rear passenger’s
seat. You will not need to access the battery for
jump starting. The remote positive (+) terminal is for
that purpose.
Open the hood on your vehicle and  nd the
remote positive (+) terminal located in the engine
compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Access the remote
positive (+) terminal by
removing the cover.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
 ashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You do
not need to add water to the battery installed
in your new vehicle. But if a battery has  ller
caps, be sure the right amount of  uid is there.
If it is low, add water to take care of that  rst.
If you do not, explosive gas could be present.
Battery  uid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in your eyes or on your skin,  ush the place
with water and get medical help immediately.
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{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure
you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a
shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−)oryou
will get a short that would damage the battery
and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the
negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on
the dead battery because this can cause sparks.
6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to
the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
does notgo to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move.
The electrical connection is just as good there, and
the chance of sparks getting back to the battery
is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
If it will not start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
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4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and
negative (−) terminal locations on the other vehicle.
You will not see the battery of your vehicle under the
hood. It is located under the rear passenger’s
seat. You will not need to access the battery for
jump starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+)
jump starting terminal and a remote negative (−)
jump starting terminal.
The remote positive (+)
terminal is located in the
engine compartment
on the passenger’s side of
the vehicle. Lift the red
plastic cap to access
the terminal.
The remote negative (−) terminal is located near
the power steering  uid reservoir. It is marked
“GND (−).”
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
 ashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You do
not need to add water to the battery installed
in your new vehicle. But if a battery has  ller
caps, be sure the right amount of  uid is there.
If it is low, add water to take care of that  rst.
If you do not, explosive gas could be present.
Battery  uid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in your eyes or on your skin,  ush the place
with water and get medical help immediately.
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Your vehicle has a remote
negative (−) terminal
marked GND (−).
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
If it will not start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.Notice:If the jumper cables are removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper
cables in the correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or other metal.
A. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (−) Terminal (GND)
Jumper Cable Removal
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