The headlamp stalk is moved forward to
the high-beam position. SeeHeadlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on page 197.
When either of these conditions occur, the
IntellliBeam™ feature will be disabled and the
IntellliBeam™ light in the mirror will turn off
until the high-beam stalk is returned to
the neutral position.
If IntellliBeam™ was using low-beams prior to
this action, the IntellliBeam™ feature will be
temporarily disabled until the stalk is returned
to the neutral position.
The exterior lamp control is turned to any
setting except AUTO.
When this occurs, IntellliBeam™ will be
disabled until the control is turned back to the
AUTO position.
The IntellliBeam™ system is turned off at the
inside rearview mirror.IntellliBeam™ may not turn off the high-beams if
the system cannot detect other vehicle’s lamps
because of any of the following:
The others vehicle’s lamp(s) are missing,
damaged, obstructed from view or otherwise
undetected.
The other vehicle’s lamp(s) are covered with
dirt, snow and/or road spray.
The other vehicle’s lamp(s) cannot be detected
due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road
spray, mist or other airborne obstructions.
Your vehicle’s windshield is dirty, cracked or
obstructed by something that blocks the
view of the IntellliBeam light sensor.
Your vehicle’s windshield is covered with ice,
dirt, haze or other obstructions.
Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end
of the vehicle points upward, causing the
IntellliBeam sensor to aim high and not detect
headlamps and taillamps.
You are driving on winding or hilly roads.
You may need to manually disable or cancel the
high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam
headlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist.
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Disabling and Resetting IntellliBeam™
at the Rearview Mirror
IntellliBeam™ can be disabled by using the
controls on the inside rearview mirror.
AUTO
3(On/Off):To disable the system, press
this button on the inside rearview mirror. The
IntellliBeam™ indicator will turn off and will
not come back on until the IntellliBeam™ button
is pressed again.
Stalk Disable:When IntellliBeam™ has turned
on the high-beams, pull or push the high-beam
stalk. This will disable IntellliBeam™. The
IntellliBeam™ indicator on the mirror will turn
off. To re-enable IntellliBeam™, press the
IntellliBeam™ button on the mirror.
A different sensitivity setting is available for dealer
diagnostics. This is done by pushing and holding
this button for 20 seconds until the IntellliBeam™
indicator light ashes three times. If you
accidentally activate this, the vehicle’s setting will
automatically be reset each time the ignition is
turned off and then on again.
Cleaning the IntellliBeam™ Light Sensor
The light sensor is
located on the inside of
the vehicle in front of
the inside rearview
mirror.
Clean the light sensor window, periodically, using
glass cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the
sensor window. Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the surface of the sensor window.
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The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in
the defrost mode. The air conditioning compressor
will run automatically in this setting, unless the
outside temperature is close to freezing. Do not
drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):The rear window
defogger will turn off automatically after it has
been activated. The defogger can also be turned
off by pressing the button again or by turning
off the engine. Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
If your vehicle has heated outside rearview
mirrors, the mirrors will heat to help clear fog or
frost from the surface of the mirror when the
rear window defog button is pressed.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear window. Do not
adhere anything to the defogger grid lines
in the rear glass. These actions may damage
the rear defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on
the side of your instrument panel to direct
the air ow.
Operation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice,
snow, or any other obstruction (such as
leaves). The heater and defroster will work far
better, reducing the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather,
press the fan up button to the maximum
fan level before driving. This helps clear the
intake ducts of snow and moisture, and
reduces the chance of fogging the inside of
your window.
Keep the air path under the front seats
clear of objects. This helps air to circulate
throughout your vehicle.
Adding outside equipment to the front of your
vehicle, such as hood-air de ectors, may
affect the performance of the heating and air
conditioning system. Check with your dealer
before adding equipment to the outside of your
vehicle.
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Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to
be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night
vision problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
Since you cannot see as well, you may need
to slow down and keep more space between
you and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only so
much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe
place and rest.No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But as we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as
much light to see the same thing at night as a
20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your
night vision. For example, if you spend the
day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear
sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble
adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not
wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on
glare from headlamps, but they also make a
lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or
even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust
to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare,
as from a driver who does not lower the high
beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps,
slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into
the approaching headlamps.
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M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 524
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 528
At Least Once a Month............................ 528
At Least Once a Year.............................. 529
Introduction.............................................. 518
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 525
Maintenance Record................................ 535
Maintenance Requirements...................... 518
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 533
Owner Checks and Services.................... 527
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 531
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 521
Using....................................................... 519
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 518
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 239
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals................ 13
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 250Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Intellibeam™, OnStar®, Compass, and
Temperature Display............................. 157
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................. 159
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.............. 162
MyGMLink.com............................................ 543
N
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual..................................................... 303
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 139
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 533
O
Odometer.................................................... 230
Odometer, Trip............................................ 230
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 338
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 335
567
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 42
R
Radios........................................................ 270
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 319
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 319
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 303
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 273
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 314
Setting the Time...................................... 272
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 316
Understanding Reception......................... 318
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................. 199
Reading Lamps........................................... 213
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls............... 226
Rear Axle.................................................... 444
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 124
Rear Heated Seats....................................... 18
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 56Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 181
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 314
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 303
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 53
Rear Side Window Antenna......................... 319
Rear Storage Area...................................... 180
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 201
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 159
Reclining Seatbacks, Power.......................... 15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 531
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 369
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 376
Remote Keyless Entry System.................... 114
Remote Keyless Entry System,
Operation................................................. 115
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 482
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 478
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 451
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 556
General Motors........................................ 557
United States Government....................... 556
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