Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 16
Safety Belts
............................................ 18
Child Restraints
...................................... 40
Airbag System
........................................ 68
Restraint System Check
......................... 84
Features and Controls
................................. 87
Keys
....................................................... 89
Doors and Locks
.................................... 98
Windows
............................................... 104
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 107
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 111
Mirrors
.................................................. 130
OnStar
®System
................................... 132
Storage Areas
...................................... 136
Sunroof
................................................ 137Instrument Panel
........................................ 139
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 142
Climate Controls
................................... 158
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
... 164
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 181
Audio System(s)
................................... 192
Driving Your Vehicle
.................................. 225
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 226
Towing
................................................. 264
Service and Appearance Care
................... 277
Service
................................................. 280
Fuel
...................................................... 282
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 288
Headlamp Aiming
................................. 328
Bulb Replacement
................................ 331
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
... 337
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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle).... 126
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 127
Engine Exhaust......................................... 128
Running the Engine While Parked............. 129
Mirrors......................................................... 130
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 130
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 130
Outside Manual Mirror............................... 130
Outside Remote Control Mirror.................. 130
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 131
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 131OnStar
®System.......................................... 132
Storage Areas............................................. 136
Glove Box................................................. 136
Cupholder(s).............................................. 136
Center Console Storage Area.................... 136
Driver’s Storage Compartment................... 136
Convenience Net....................................... 136
Sunroof....................................................... 137
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be used for up to
10 minutes after the engine is turned off.
Audio System
Power Windows
Sunroof
The power windows and sunroof will continue to
work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is
opened. The radio will work when the key is in
RUN or ACC. Once the key is turned from RUN
to LOCK, the radio will continue to work for
10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened.
Starting the Engine
Place the transaxle in the proper gear.
Automatic Transaxle
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in
any other position — this is a safety feature.
To restart when you are already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only.Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into
PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transaxle
The shift lever should be in the neutral position
and the parking brake engaged. Hold the
clutch pedal to the oor and start the engine.
Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is
not all the way down. That is a safety feature.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn
the ignition key to START. When the engine
starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm. Do
not race the engine immediately after starting
it. Operate the engine and transaxle gently
to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate
all moving parts.
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Sunroof
If the vehicle has a
sunroof, the switch that
operates it is located
on the headliner
between the map lamps.
The sunroof will only operate while the ignition is
on, or turned to ACC, or if Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 115.Press the sunroof switch rearward to open the
sunroof to the vent position. If the sunshade
is closed, it must be opened manually in the vent
position. Press and hold the switch rearward a
second time to open the sunroof. If the sunshade
is closed, it will open automatically when the
sunroof is opened.
To close the sunroof, press the switch forward and
hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof
will stop if the switch is released. Close the
sunshade by hand.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure.
Notice:If you force the sunshade forward of
the sliding glass panel, damage will occur
and the sunroof may not open or close
properly. Always close the glass panel before
closing the sunshade.
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