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Vehicle Personalization
In addition to the following features, your vehicle may
also have features that can be programmed through the
Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-88for more information.
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel
Your vehicle may have the memory package.
The controls for this feature are located on the driver’s
door panel, and are used to program and recall
memory settings for the driver’s seat, outside mirror,
and the steering wheel position if the vehicle has
the power tilt wheel and telescopic steering feature.To save your positions in memory, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback
recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and
the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound
through the driver’s side front speaker to let you
know that the position has been stored.
A second seating, mirror, and steering wheel position
can be programmed by repeating the above steps
and pressing button 2 for a second driver.
To recall your memory positions, the vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Press and release either button 1 or
button 2 corresponding to the desired driving position.
The seat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel will move
to the position previously stored for the identied
driver. You will hear a single beep.
If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter
your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature
is on, automatic seat and mirror movement will occur.
See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-88for more information.
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any
time, press one of the power seat controls, memory
buttons, power tilt wheel control, or power mirror
buttons.
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If something has blocked the driver’s seat and/or the
steering column while recalling a memory position, the
driver’s seat and/or the steering column recall may
stop working. If this happens, press the appropriate
control for the area that is not recalling for two seconds,
after the obstruction is removed. Then try recalling
the memory position again by pressing the appropriate
memory button. If the memory position is still not
recalling, see your GM dealer for service.
Easy Exit Seat
The control for this feature is located on the driver’s
door panel between buttons 1 and 2.
With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position can be
recalled by pressing the exit button. You will hear
a single beep. The driver’s seat will move back, and if
the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic
steering feature, the power telescopic steering column
will move up and forward.If the easy exit seat feature is on in the DIC, automatic
seat and power telescopic steering column movement
will occur when the key is removed from the ignition.
See “EASY EXIT SEAT” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-88for more information.
Further programming for automatic seat and steering
wheel movement can be done using the Driver
Information Center (DIC). You can select or not select
the following:
The easy exit seat feature
The memory seat recall feature
For programming information, seeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-88.
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-50.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-71.
C. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-30.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-56.
E. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-122.
G. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation on
page 2-26.
H. Traction Control System Button (Column-Shift
Vehicles). SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-9.
I. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist and
Adaptive Cruise Control Display (if equipped). See
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA)
on page 3-38andAdaptive Cruise Control on
page 3-19.J. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 3-44.
K. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
L. Radio. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-97.
M. Trunk Release Button. SeeTrunk on page 2-13.
N. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-36.
O. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
P. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
Q. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-30.
R. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Steering Wheel on page 3-7.
S. Cruise Control or Adaptive Cruise Control. See
Cruise Control on page 3-16orAdaptive Cruise
Control on page 3-19.
T. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-44.
U. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-49.
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{CAUTION:
On winding roads, FCA may not detect a
vehicle ahead. You could crash into a
vehicle ahead of you. Do not rely on FCA
on winding roads.
When weather limits visibility, such as in
fog, rain, or snow, FCA performance is
limited. There may not be enough warning
distance to the vehicle in front of you. Do
not rely on FCA in low visibility conditions.
{CAUTION:
When FCA is enabled, the Adaptive Cruise
Control switch is on. If you press another
Adaptive Cruise Control button, you might go
into cruise when you do not want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Be
careful not to press adaptive cruise buttons
unless you want to use cruise control.
Alerting the Driver
The FCA alert symbol will
ash and a warning beep
will sound when driver
action may be required.
The alert symbol will ash when:
Your vehicle is approaching another vehicle too
quickly.
Your vehicle is following a vehicle ahead of you
much too closely.
SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2for more information.
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The cruise control buttons
are located on left side of
the steering wheel.
I(On):This position activates the system.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press this button to
make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously
set speed.
–SET (Set):Press this button to set the speed.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise control.
Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is
set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster will
come on after the cruise control has been set to
the desired speed.
1. Press the cruise control button.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET button located on the steering wheel
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the
cruise control. But you do not need to reset it.
Once the vehicle is traveling approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the
RES (resume/accelerate) button to return to your
desired preset speed. The cruise light will be displayed
again.
The vehicle will return to and stay at your preset speed.
If you press and hold the RES button, the vehicle
speed will increase until you release the button or apply
the brake. Unless you want to go faster, do not press
and hold the RES button.
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{CAUTION:
On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise
Control may not detect a vehicle ahead.
You could crash into a vehicle ahead of
you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control
on winding roads.
Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time
to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a
crash when you are driving in conditions
where vehicles may suddenly slow or stop
ahead of you, enter your lane, or cross your
vehicle’s path. If you are driving in these
conditions, do not use Adaptive Cruise
Control. The warning beep and alert symbol
may indicate that you are driving in
conditions where Adaptive Cruise Control
should not be used. See “Alerting the
Driver” in this section.
On slippery roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Do
not use cruise control on slippery roads.
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When weather limits visibility, such as
when in fog, rain, or snow conditions,
Adaptive Cruise Control performance is
limited. There may not be enough distance
to adapt to the changing traffic conditions.
Do not use cruise control when visibility
is low.
The Adaptive Cruise
controls are located on the
steering wheel.
The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the
steering wheel.
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Decreasing Set Speed While Using
Adaptive Cruise Control
Press the SET button until you reach the lower speed
you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, briey press the
SET button. Each time you do this, your set speed
will decrease by 1 mph (1 km/h) slower.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your Adaptive Cruise Control at a
desired speed and then you apply the brake. This will
disengage the Adaptive Cruise Control. But you do
not need to reset it.
Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
press the RES button. Adaptive Cruise Control will
be engaged with the previously chosen set speed.
Selecting the Follow Distance (GAP)
When the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it will
adjust your vehicle’s speed and maintain the follow
distance (gap) you select.Use the plus and minus buttons on the steering wheel
to adjust the follow distance.
Press the plus button to increase the distance or the
minus button to decrease the distance. The rst button
press will show you the current follow distance
setting on the DIC. Your current follow distance setting
will be maintained until you change it.
There are six follow distances to choose from. The
follow distance selection ranges from near to far
(one second to two seconds follow time). The distance
maintained for a selected follow distance will vary
based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed
the further back your vehicle will follow. Consider
traffic and weather conditions when selecting the follow
distance. The range of selectable distances may not
be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions.
If you prefer to travel at a follow distance farther than
Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the
system and drive manually.
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?(Recirculation):Press this button to keep outside
air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to
prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle
or to help 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.
«ª(Driver’s Temperature Controls):Press these
buttons next to the fan control to manually increase
or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle.
«ª(Passenger’s Temperature Controls):Press
these buttons next to the mode control to manually
increase or decrease the temperature for the front
passenger. If the passenger’s climate control system
is off, pressing one of these buttons will turn it on.
PASS (Passenger’s Climate Control):Press
this button to turn the passenger’s climate control
systems on or off. The temperature selected by the
front passenger will also control the rear system
air temperature unless the rear seat passengers select
their own comfort setting.If the PASS button is pressed to turn the Passenger
temperature setting off, the driver’s temperature
knob will control the temperature for the entire vehicle.
AUX:Press this button to turn the rear climate
control fan on for automatic operation. After the AUX
button is pressed, the indicator light will come on.
Press the button again to turn the auxiliary fan off.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to override
the automatic system and turn the air-conditioning
system on or off. When in AUTO, the air-conditioning
compressor will come on automatically, as necessary.
The air-conditioning system removes moisture from
the air, so you may 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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