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5. Push and hold the
top of the retractable
hardtop button located
behind the shift lever.
The windows will
automatically lower
and the top will raise.
A chime will sound
when the top has raised
completely.
After the top is fully raised, release the retractable
hardtop button. If you press the button again within
ve seconds, the windows will automatically close.
If your radio is on, you may notice a brief mute in
sound. This is normal and due to a new audio system
equalization being loaded for the vehicle with the
top raised.
Under certain conditions, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the
retractable hardtop. If this happens, seeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-67for more information.Manually Raising the Retractable Hardtop
If your vehicle has a power loss, such as a dead battery,
you can still raise the top manually by doing the following:
1. Lower both sun visors and open both doors.
2. Use the key to open the trunk. SeeKeys on
page 2-2andTrunk on page 2-12for more
information.
3. Raise the trunk by hand.
4. Remove the wrench located inside the passenger’s
side storage compartment.
5. Find the hydraulic pump
under the carpet on the
rear driver’s side of
the trunk. Open the
valve by turning it
counterclockwise with
your hand until it stops.
Notice:Pressing the retractable hardtop button
when the hydraulic pump valve is open could
damage the pump. Always close the hydraulic
pump valve after the retractable hardtop has been
closed manually.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................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......................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-11
Headlamp Washer........................................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................3-15
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-28
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-29
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-29
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-30
Adaptive Forward Lighting System...................3-31
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-31
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-32
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-33
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-33
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-33Entry/Exit Lighting.........................................3-33
Reading Lamps............................................3-33
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-34
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-34
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-38
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-40
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-41
Climate Controls............................................3-41
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-41
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-47
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-47
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-48
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-49
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-50
Trip Odometer..............................................3-50
Tachometer.................................................3-50
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-50
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-51
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-52
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-54
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-54
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-55
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-56
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-57
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-57
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-58
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-61
Security Light...............................................3-62
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-62
Lights On Reminder......................................3-62
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-62
Fuel Gage...................................................3-63
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-64
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-64
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-67
Other Messages...........................................3-77
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-78Trip Computer................................................3-82
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-82
Audio System(s).............................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-83
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-84
Radio Reception...........................................3-84
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-86
Care of the CD Player...................................3-86
Diversity Antenna System..............................3-86
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(Trunk Mounted)........................................3-86
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(Diversity System).....................................3-86
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls/Instrument Panel
Brightness Controls. SeeHead-Up Display (HUD)
on page 3-34orInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 3-33.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.Cruise
Control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-12. Exterior
Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-28.
Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-31.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-49.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See “Windshield
Wipers” underTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-7.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior
Lamps. SeeDIC Controls and Displays on
page 3-64.
F. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-47.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
H. Voice Commands/Audio Controls. SeeOnStar
®
System on page 2-38orAudio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 3-84.
I. Adaptive Cruise Controls (If Equipped).
See “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.J. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Button.
SeePower Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column on page 3-6.
K. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-84.
M. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-21.
N. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-25.
O. Traction Control Button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 5-9.
P. Retractable Hardtop Button. SeeRetractable
Hardtop on page 2-47.
Q. Cupholders. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-45.
R. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-41.
S. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-41.
T. Audio/Navigation System. SeeNavigation System
Overview on page 4-2.
U. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-45.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem. Your
front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
near the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column
The power tilt wheel
control is located on the
outboard side of the
steering column.
To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up
and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down
and the steering wheel will go down.
Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves
toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control rearward
and the steering wheel moves toward the rear of the
vehicle. To set the memory position, seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-78andMemory Seat, Mirrors
and Steering Wheel on page 2-56.
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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.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)

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.
Some of the Adaptive
Cruise controls are
located on the end of
the multifunction lever.
9(Off):This position turns the system off.
R(On):This position turns the system on.
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Alerting the Driver
The alert symbol will ash
on the HUD and a warning
beep will sound when
driver action is required.
Driver action is required when:
Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficient
braking because you are approaching a vehicle
too rapidly.
The vehicle speed drops below about
20 mph (32 km/h).
A temporary condition prohibits Adaptive Cruise
Control from operating. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-67for more information.
A malfunction is detected in the system. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-67for
more information.SeeDefensive Driving on page 5-2for more information.
{CAUTION:
Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited
braking ability to slow your vehicle. In some
cases, Adaptive Cruise Control may not have
time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a
collision. Be ready to take action and apply
the brakes yourself. SeeDefensive Driving
on page 5-2.
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{CAUTION:
Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and
react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or
other objects ahead of you. Your vehicle may
accelerate toward objects, such as a stopped
vehicle that suddenly appears after the lead
vehicle changes lanes. Your complete attention
is always required while driving and you should
be ready to take action and apply the brakes.
Low-Speed Deactivation
If your speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h) while
following a vehicle ahead, Adaptive Cruise Control
will begin to disengage. The driver alert symbol on
the HUD will ash and the warning beep will sound.
The driver must take action since Adaptive Cruise
Control will not slow the vehicle to a stop.
Passing a Vehicle
If you need to increase speed to pass a vehicle, use the
accelerator pedal. While your foot is on the accelerator
pedal, the system will not automatically apply the
brakes. Once you pass the vehicle and remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal, Adaptive Cruise Control
will return to normal operation and be able to apply
the brakes, if needed.
{CAUTION:
If you rest your foot on the accelerator pedal,
the system will not automatically apply the
brakes. You could crash into a vehicle ahead
of you. Do not rest your foot on the accelerator
pedal when using Adaptive Cruise Control.
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