Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming
inside rearview mirror with OnStar®controls. For
more information about OnStar®, seeOnStar®
System on page 139.
O(On/Off):The on/off button, located on the
lower left side of the mirror, is used for the
automatic dimming functions of the rearview mirror.
Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming feature comes on each
time the vehicle is started. Automatic dimming
reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle.
To turn the automatic dimming feature on or off,
press and release the on/off button. The indicator
light will illuminate when this feature is on.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror
as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming
inside rearview mirror with a compass and
OnStar
®controls. For more information about
OnStar®, seeOnStar®System on page 139.
The mirror has an eight-point compass display in
the upper right corner of the mirror. When on,
the compass automatically calibrates, or sets the
driving direction, as the vehicle is driven. If the
vehicle has the navigation option, the direction the
vehicle is facing will be displayed on the
navigation screen.
O(On/Off):The on/off button is located on the
lower left side of the mirror and is used for
the automatic dimming and compass functions of
the rearview mirror.
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Available Services included with Directions
& Connections®Plan
All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or
OnStar®Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped)
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling allows eligible
OnStar®subscribers to make and receive calls
using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully
integrated into the vehicle, and can be used
with OnStar
®Pre-Paid Minute Packages.
Hands-Free Calling may also be linked to a
Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell
Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on
eligibility. To nd out more, refer to the OnStar
®
Owners Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit
www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with
an OnStar
®advisor by pressing the OnStar®
button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
OnStar®Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®
Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to
access location-based weather, local traffic reports,
and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button
and giving a few simple voice commands, you can
browse through the various topics. See the OnStar
®
Owners Guide for more information (Only available
in the continental U.S.).
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that
can be used to interact with OnStar®Hands-Free
Calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 269for more information.
On some vehicles, you may have to hold the
button for a few seconds and give the command
“ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar
®
Hands-Free Calling feature.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial
phone extensions. See the OnStar
®Owner’s
Guide for more information.
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 202
Charging System Light.............................. 204
Brake System Warning Light..................... 204
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 205
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
Light...................................................... 206
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light...................................................... 206
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 207
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 207
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 208
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 211
Security Light............................................ 212
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 212
Lights On Reminder.................................. 212
Cruise Control Light.................................. 212
Highbeam On Light................................... 213
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 213
Fuel Gage................................................. 213
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 214
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 215
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 220
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 231Audio System(s)......................................... 240
Setting the Time (Radio with Single
CD Player)............................................. 242
Setting the Time (Radio with Six-Disc
CD Player)............................................. 244
Radio with CD........................................... 246
Using an MP3........................................... 257
XM Radio Messages................................. 264
Navigation/Radio System........................... 266
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 266
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 266
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 268
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 269
Radio Reception........................................ 270
Care of Your CDs..................................... 271
Care of the CD Player.............................. 271
Diversity Antenna System.......................... 272
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 272
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle could have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features
intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology
alone, no matter how advanced, can never
replace your own judgment. See the Navigation
System manual for some tips to help you
reduce distractions while driving.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
If your vehicle has a navigation radio system, it
could have the Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) system. For more information on how to
use the RSE system, see “Rear Seat
Entertainment System” in the Navigation System
manual.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
This feature lets rear seat passengers listen to
and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs,
DVDs, or other auxiliary sources. However, the
rear seat passengers can only control the
music sources the front seat passengers are not
listening to (except on some radios where
dual control is allowed). For example, rear seat
passengers can control a CD and listen to it
through the headphones, while the driver listens to
the radio through the front speakers. The rear
seat passengers have control of the volume
for each set of headphones.
You can operate the Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
functions even when the main radio is off.
Audio can be heard through wired headphones
(not included) plugged into the jacks on the RSA.
If your vehicle has this feature, audio can also
be heard on Channel 2 of the wireless
headphones.
Depending on the audio system, the rear speakers
can continue to play even when the RSA audio
is active through the headphones.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can be adjusted at the
steering wheel. They include the following:
0(Mute):Press this button to mute the system.
Press this button again, or any other radio
button, to turn the sound on.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch
between AM, FM, XM™ (if equipped), CD, and
auxiliary jack.
g(Voice Recognition):If your vehicle has the
navigation system, press and hold this button
for longer than one second to initiate voice
recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the
Navigation System manual for more information.
If your vehicle has OnStar
®, press and hold
this button for longer than one second to interact
with the OnStar
®system. If your vehicle also
has the navigation system, press and hold this
button for longer than one second to initiate voice
recognition and say “OnStar” to enter OnStar
®
mode. See theOnStar®System on page 139in
this manual for more information.
1-6 (Preset Stations):Press this button to play
stations that are programmed on the radio
preset pushbuttons. The radio seeks preset
stations only with a strong signal that are in the
selected band.
While a CD is playing, press this button to go to
the next track.
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+u−(Volume):Press this button to increase
or to decrease the volume.
+
tu−(Seek):Press either arrow to go to the
next or the previous radio station and stay
there. The radio seeks stations only with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
While a CD is playing in a single CD player, press
the minus button to go to the previous track or
the plus button to go to the next track on the CD.
While a CD is playing in a six-disc CD player,
loaded with more than one CD, press the minus
button to go to the previous disc or the plus button
to go to the next disc.
If the radio has the navigation system, some of
the audio steering wheel controls work when
a DVD is playing in the navigation radio. See the
Navigation System manual for more information.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur
during normal radio reception if items such as
cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic devices are
plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the item from the
accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The longer range can
cause station frequencies to interfere with each
other. For better radio reception, most AM
radio stations boost the power levels during the
day, and then reduces these levels during
the night. Static can also occur when things like
storms and power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try reducing the
treble on the radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals
reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to fade in and out.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Tires........................................................ 450
Underbody Maintenance........................... 451
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 452
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 447
Weatherstrips........................................... 447
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 449
Wood Panels........................................... 447
Ashtray(s).................................................... 187
Audio System(s).......................................... 240
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 269
Care of Your CD Player........................... 271
Care of Your CDs.................................... 271
Diversity Antenna System......................... 272
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 266
Radio with CD......................................... 246
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 266
Setting the Time..............................242, 244
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 268
Understanding Radio Reception............... 270
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 272
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 367
Operation................................................. 122B
Battery........................................................ 385
Electric Power Management..................... 183
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 181
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 313
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 279
Emergencies............................................ 281
Panic Assist............................................. 284
Parking.................................................... 127
System Warning Light.............................. 204
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 120
Brakes........................................................ 381
Braking....................................................... 278
Braking in Emergencies............................... 281
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 116
Bulb Replacement....................................... 396
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 396
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting................................................ 396
Buying New Tires........................................ 416
508
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with OnStar
®........................................ 134
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with OnStar
®and Compass.................. 134
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror........... 138
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 139
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror............... 138
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................. 137
MP3 ............................................................ 257
MyGMLink.com............................................ 490
N
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 266
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 116
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 482
O
Odometer.................................................... 199
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 291
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 287Oil
Engine..................................................... 360
Pressure Light.......................................... 211
Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 363
Older Children, Restraints............................. 43
Online Owner Center................................... 490
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 139
Operation, Universal Home Remote
System............................................144, 150
Other Warning Devices................................ 166
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 194
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 186
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror........................ 138
Convex Mirror.......................................... 139
Curb View Assist Mirror........................... 138
Power Heated Mirrors.............................. 137
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 374
Owner Checks and Services....................... 476
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
516