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When the System Does Not Seem to Work
Properly
The light may ash red when the vehicle is in
REVERSE (R), if the ultrasonic sensors are not
kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper
free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. Other
conditions that may affect system performance
include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer
or the compression of air brakes on a very large
truck. If after cleaning the rear bumper and then
driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the
display continues to ash red, see your dealer.
If a trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a
bicycle or an object was on the back of, or hanging
out of your liftgate during your last drive cycle,
the light may also ash red. The light will continue
to ash whenever in REVERSE (R) until your
vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h)
without any obstructions behind the vehicle.
For cleaning instructions, seeWashing Your
Vehicle on page 447.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
The accessory power outlets can be used to plug
in electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone, CB radio, etc.
The vehicle has one outlet in front of the center
console on the instrument panel and one in
the rear compartment. Your vehicle may have
one or two outlets in the rear of the center console.
There is a small cap that must be removed to
access the accessory power outlet. When
not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the
protective cap.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment plugged
in for an extended period of time while the
vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is
always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in use and
do not plug in equipment that exceeds
the maximum 20 ampere rating.
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Certain accessory power plugs may not be
compatible to the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If
you experience a problem, see your dealer
for additional information on the accessory power
outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should. The
repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer before adding electrical
equipment.
Follow the proper installation instructions that are
included with any electrical equipment you
install.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug because the
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only.Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette
lighter.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never
put ammable items in the ashtray.
Ashtray
The ashtray is located under the climate control
panel on the instrument panel. Press on the
door to release the ashtray.
To empty the ashtray, remove it from the
instrument panel by gripping the edges and pulling
straight out. To reinstall, push the tray back into
place.
There may also be ashtrays in the rear doors.
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Cigarette Lighter
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating does not let the lighter back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating can occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating.
The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray.
The vehicle does not have any cigarette lighters
for the rear seat passengers.
To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the
heating element and let go. When the lighter
is ready it will pop back out by itself.
Analog Clock
The analog clock is located on the instrument
panel above the radio. The clock is not connected
with any other vehicle system and runs by
itself. To adjust the clock, do the following:
1. Locate the adjustment button directly below
the clock face.
2. Push and hold the adjustment button to
advance the clock hands. Holding the
button down will cause the clock to advance
faster. Release the buttonbeforeyou get
to the desired time.
3. Push and release the button to increase the
time by one minute increments until the
desired time is reached.
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«ª(Driver’s Temperature Controls):Press
the up or down buttons closest to the driver
to manually increase or decrease the temperature
inside the vehicle.
«ª(Passenger’s Temperature Controls):
Press the up or down buttons closest to the
passenger to manually increase or decrease the
temperature for the front passenger. If the
passenger’s climate control system is off, pressing
either of these buttons turns it on.
Manual Operation
9(Fan):Turn the left control to adjust the fan
speed manually if the automatic setting is higher or
lower than desired. The fan speed remains at
this level until you return to AUTO or adjust to a
different level. In the automatic position, the blower
might go to a lower speed during an OnStar
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session to limit the background noise.To change the current mode, select one of the
following positions using the right control:
AUTO:Turn the control to this position to turn on
the automatic delivery mode operation.
F(Vent):Turn the control to this position so that
air is directed to the instrument panel outlets.
*(Bi-Level):Turn the control to this position so
that half of the air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets and the other half goes to the oor
outlets. The temperature of the air to the oor
will be warmer than the air to the upper outlets.
7(Floor):Turn the control to this position so that
most of the air is directed to the oor outlets
with some air directed to the outboard outlets, side
window outlets, and defroster outlet.
W(Defog):Turn the control to this position so
that air is directed between the windshield
and oor outlets, with some air going to the
outboard outlets and side window outlets. More
information of defogging can be found later in this
section.
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?(Recirculation):This mode recirculates air
inside the vehicle and keeps outside air from
coming into the vehicle. It can be used to help cool
the vehicle more quickly or to prevent odors
from entering the vehicle.
Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode.
It is also cancelled when oor or defog mode
is selected. In some conditions using recirculation
for long periods of time can cause the air inside
the vehicle to become too dry or stuffy. To prevent
this from happening, after the air in the vehicle
has cooled, select auto air inlet or outside air.
:(Outside Air):This mode pulls fresh air from
outside the vehicle. Outside air is always
selected in defrost mode to prevent fogging.
Air Conditioning
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(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning on or off, and override the
automatic system. When selecting the AUTO fan
or AUTO mode, the air conditioning compressor
comes on automatically, as necessary.The air conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so you might notice water dripping
underneath the vehicle while idling or after turning
off the engine. This is normal.
Sensors
There is a solar sensor located on top of the
instrument panel, near the windshield.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will
know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need
to know to drive safely and economically.
United States version shown, Canada similar
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Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag
symbol. The system checks the airbag’s
electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the airbag sensors, the
airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic
module. For more information on the airbag
system, seeAirbag System on page 70.
This light will come on
when the ignition key is
turned to ON and it
will ash for a
few seconds.
Then the light should go out. This means the
system is ready. If it does not go out, have your
vehicle serviced right away.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start the vehicle or comes on while you are driving,
your airbag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after
you start your vehicle, it means the airbag
system may not be working properly. The
airbags in your vehicle may not in ate in
a crash, or they could even in ate without
a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle serviced right
away if the airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle.
If there is a problem with the airbag system in
your vehicle, the SERVICE AIR BAG message
will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
display. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 220for more information.
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
When the ignition key is turned to ON or START,
the passenger airbag status indicator will light
ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,
for several seconds as a system check. If you use
remote start to start your vehicle, if you have
this feature, you may not see the system check.
Then, after several more seconds, the status
indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the
on or off symbol to let you know the status of
the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the
passenger airbag status indicator, it means that
the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled
(may in ate).
{CAUTION:
If the on indicator comes on when you have
a rear-facing child restraint installed in the
right front passenger’s seat, it means that
the passenger sensing system has not
turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A
child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the right front
passenger’s airbag in ates. This is
because the back of the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to the
in ating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing
child restraint in the right front passenger’s
seat if the airbag is turned on.
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