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From outside the vehicle, use the key in the
cylinder above the license plate to open the hatch
the use the door release tab located on the
carpet inside the trunk on the driver’s side of the
vehicle. Pull the tab to unlock and unlatch the
driver’s door. SeeKeys on page 71for information
on opening the trunk during a loss of power.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock
switches are located
on the door panels.
K(Unlock):Press this part of the switch to
unlock the doors.
Q(Lock):Press this part of the switch to lock
the doors.
There is an indicator light on the rear of the door
near the window.
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When lock is pressed, a beep will sound. If the
door is closed when lock is pressed, the light will
come on for a few seconds, then turn off. If
the door is open when lock is pressed, the light
will stay on.
When unlock is pressed, a beep will sound.
If the door is closed when unlock is pressed,
the light will ash two times. If the door is open
when unlock is pressed, the light will ash.
Automatic Door Lock
Your vehicle is programmed so that, when the
doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift
lever is moved out of PARK (P) for automatic
transmissions, or when vehicle speed becomes
faster than 8 mph (13 km/h) for manual
transmissions, both doors will lock.
If someone needs to get out while the vehicle
is running or not in PARK (P), have the person use
the power door unlock switch. When the door is
closed again, the doors will lock either when your
foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed
becomes faster than 8 mph (13 km/h).
Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
Your vehicle is programmed so that when the
shift lever is moved into PARK (P) for automatic
transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned
off or is in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for
manual transmission vehicles, both doors will
unlock.
With the vehicle stopped and the engine running,
door unlocking can be programmed through
prompts displayed on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). These prompts allow the driver to
choose various unlock settings. For programming
information, seeDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 234.
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There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk
release handle located on the rear wall of the trunk
below the latch. This handle will glow following
exposure to light. Pull the release handle down
to open the trunk from the inside.
Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets
in a vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous. They can be overcome by
the extreme heat and suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the
visors. You can also swing them to the side.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to
expose the lighted vanity mirror. When the cover
is lifted, the lamps will come on automatically,
even if the ignition is off.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing
we put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Theft-Deterrent System
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft-deterrent
alarm system.
With this system, the
security light will ash
when the door is
open and locked with
the power door
lock switch.
If this light is on continuously while the engine is
running, your vehicle needs service.
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Arming the System
To arm the system:
Press the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter.
Open the door. Lock the door with the power
door lock switch. The security light should ash.
Remove the keyless access transmitter from
inside the vehicle and close the door. The
security light will stop ashing and stay on.
After 30 seconds, the light should turn off.
The vehicle can be programmed to
automatically lock the doors and arm the
theft-deterrent system when you exit the
vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 234.
Now, if a door or the hatch/trunk is opened without
the keyless access transmitter, the alarm will go off.
Your horn will sound for two minutes, then it will go
off to save battery power. Your vehicle will not start
without a keyless access transmitter present.
The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you
lock the driver’s door with the power door
lock switch after the doors are closed.If your passenger stays in the vehicle when you
leave with the keyless access transmitter, have the
passenger lock the vehicle after the doors are
closed. This way the alarm will not arm, and
your passenger will not set it off.Testing the Alarm
To test the system:
1. Make sure the trunk lid/hatch is latched.
2. Lower the window on the driver’s door.
3. Manually arm the system.
4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds.
5. Reach through the open window and manually
pull the release lever on the oor.
6. Turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock
button on the transmitter.
If the alarm is inoperative, check to see if the horn
works. If not, check the horn fuse. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 419. If the horn works, but
the alarm doesn’t go off, see your dealer/retailer.
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Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
{CAUTION:
If you skip a gear when you downshift,
you could lose control of your vehicle.
You could injure yourself or others.
Do not shift down more than one gear
at a time when you downshift.
This chart shows when to shift to the next higher
gear for the best fuel economy.
Manual Transmission Recommended
Shift Speeds in mph (km/h)
EngineAcceleration Shift Speed
1to2 2to3 3to4 4to5 5to6
All
Engines15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72) 50 (80)
If your engine speed drops below 900 rpm,
or if the engine is not running smoothly, you
should downshift to the next lower gear.You may have to downshift two or more gears to
keep the engine running smoothly or for good
engine performance.
Notice:When shifting gears, do not move
the shift lever around unnecessarily. This may
damage the transmission. Shift directly into
the next gear.
One to Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)
When this light comes
on, you can only shift
from FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) instead
of FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2).
SeeOne-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
on page 195for more information.
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Downshifting (Manual Transmission)
Do not downshift into the gear shown below
at a speed greater than shown in the table:
FIRST (1) 50 mph (80 km/h)
SECOND (2) 74 mph (119 km/h)
THIRD (3) 101 mph (163 km/h)
FOURTH (4) 130 mph (209 km/h)
Notice:If you skip more than one gear when
you downshift, or if you race the engine when
you release the clutch pedal while downshifting,
you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft
or the transmission. Do not skip gears or race
the engine when downshifting.
The six-speed transmission has a spring that
centers the shift lever near THIRD (3) and
FOURTH (4). This spring helps you know which
gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful
when shifting from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2)
or downshifting from SIXTH (6) to FIFTH (5).The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward
FOURTH (4) and THIRD (3). Make sure you move
the lever into SECOND (2) or FIFTH (5). If you let
the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling,
you may end up shifting from FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) or from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3).
Parking Brake
The parking brake lever is located to the right of
the center console.
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Pull the parking brake lever up. If the ignition
is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Then push the release button in as you
move the parking brake lever all the way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
When you are sitting in a comfortable driving
position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly
behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to
move it up or down and side to side. The day/night
control, located at the bottom of the mirror, lessens
glare from the headlamps behind your vehicle when
in the night position. Turn the control to the right for
the night position and to the left for the day position.
Two buttons under the rearview mirror control
map lamps. Push each button to turn each map
lamp on or off.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming
rearview mirror with OnStar®, a compass and map
lamps. Three OnStar®buttons are at the bottom
of the mirror. SeeOnStar®System on page 114
for more information on the services OnStar®
provides.
Mirror Operation
The mirror automatically changes to reduce
glare from headlamps behind you. A time delay
feature prevents rapid changing from the day
to night positions while driving under lights and
through traffic.
P(On/Off):The automatic dimming feature is
activated when the vehicle is started. The automatic
dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing this
button located on the lower part of the mirror. Press
and hold the button for up to three seconds to turn
this feature on or off.
T(Indicator Light):This light will turn on when
the automatic dimming feature is active.
Map Lamps
The mirror has map lamps located at the bottom
of the mirror. To manually turn the lamps on or off,
press the button next to each lamp.
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