
Dome Lamp Override
The dome override
button is located
below the exterior
lamps knob.
To turn the dome lamps off, press the button.
The dome lamps will remain off when a door
is open. This will override the illuminated entry
feature unless you use the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the vehicle.
To return the lamps to automatic operation,
press the button again. The dome lamps come
on when a door is opened.
Entry Lighting
The vehicle has entry lighting.
When any door is opened, the dome lamps come
on as long as the dome override lamp override
button is not pressed in. When all the doors
are closed, the lamps stay on for a short period
of time and then turn off automatically. If you
use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
to unlock the vehicle, the interior lamps come on
for a short time whether or not the dome lamp
override is on.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps come on
when you remove the key from the ignition.
If the dome override is off, these lamps stay
on for a short period of time and then go out.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located in the front
console.
Press the lens on the lamps to turn the reading
lamps on or off.
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ENGINE COOLANT HOT/ENGINE
OVERHEATED
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine is overheating, severe engine damage
may occur. If an overheat warning appears
on the instrument panel cluster and/or
DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 418for more information.
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
cooling system temperature gets hot. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 418for the proper course of
action. This message clears when the coolant
temperature drops to a safe operating temperature.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
fuel level is low in the vehicle’s fuel tank. Refuel as
soon as possible. Press any of the DIC buttons, or
the trip stem, to acknowledge this message and
clear it from the DIC display. SeeLow Fuel Warning
Light on page 219,Filling the Tank on page 391,
andFuel on page 388for more information.
ICE POSSIBLE
This message may display if the outside
temperature reaches a level where ice could form
on the roadway. If the temperature rises to a safe
level, the message clears. This message clears
itself after 10 seconds, or you can press any of the
DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display.
KEY FOB # BATTERY LOW
This message displays if a Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. Replace
the battery in the transmitter. See “Battery
Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 96. Press any of the
DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge
this message and clear it from the DIC display.
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
driver’s side rear door is not fully closed. Stop and
turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions,
and close the door again. Check to see if the
message still appears on the DIC. Press any of the
DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display.
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Unlock Doors
Press the customization button until UNLOCK
DOORS: IN PARK appears in the display.
To select your preference for automatic unlocking,
press the select button while UNLOCK DOORS:
IN PARK is displayed on the DIC. Pressing
the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK (default):All of
the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted
into PARK (P).
UNLOCK DRIVER: IN PARK:The driver’s door
will be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted
into PARK (P).
UNLOCK DOORS: KEY OUT:All of the doors will
unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.
UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY:The doors will
not be unlocked automatically.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
For more information on automatic door locks, see
Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 100.
Lock Feedback
Press the customization button until LOCK
FEEDBACK: BOTH appears in the display.
To select your preference for the feedback you
receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press the
select button while LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH
is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button
will scroll through the following choices:
LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default):The parking
lamps will ash each time you press the button
with the lock symbol on the RKE transmitter
and the horn will chirp the second time you press
the lock button.
LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF:There will be no
feedback when locking the vehicle.
LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS:The parking lamps
will ash each time you press the button with
the lock symbol on the RKE transmitter.
LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will chirp
the second time you press the button with the lock
symbol on the RKE transmitter.
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Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Unlock Feedback
Press the customization button until UNLOCK
FEEDBACK: LAMPS appears in the display.
To select your preference for the feedback you
will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press the
select button while UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS
is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button
will scroll through the following choices:
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS (default):
The parking lamps will ash each time you
press the button with the unlock symbol on the
RKE transmitter.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will
chirp the second time you press the button with
the unlock symbol on the RKE transmitter.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH:The parking lamps
will ash each time you press the button with
the unlock symbol on the RKE transmitter and
the horn will chirp the second time you press the
unlock button.UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF:There will be no
feedback when unlocking the vehicle.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Headlamp Delay
Press the customization button until HEADLAMP
DELAY: 10 SEC appears in the display. To select
your preference for how long the headlamps will
stay on when you turn off the vehicle, press the
select button while HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC
is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button
will scroll through the following choices:
HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC (Seconds)
(default)
HEADLAMP DELAY: 20 SEC
HEADLAMP DELAY: 40 SEC
HEADLAMP DELAY: 1 MIN (Minute)
HEADLAMP DELAY: 2 MIN
HEADLAMP DELAY: 3 MIN
HEADLAMP DELAY: OFF
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The amount of time you choose will be the amount
of time that the headlamps stay on after you turn off
the vehicle. If you choose OFF, the headlamps will
turn off as soon as you turn off the vehicle.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Perimeter Lights
Press the customization button until PERIMETER
LIGHTS: ON appears in the display. To select
your preference for perimeter lighting, press
the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON
is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select
button will scroll through the following choices:
PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON (default):The
headlamps and back-up lamps will come on for
40 seconds, if it is dark enough outside, when you
unlock the vehicle with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF:The perimeter lights
will not come on when you unlock the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Easy Exit Seat
Press the customization button until EASY EXIT
SEAT: OFF appears in the display. To select your
preference for seat position exit, press the
select button while EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF is
displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button
will scroll through the following choices:
EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF (default):No seat exit
recall will occur.
EASY EXIT SEAT: ON:The driver’s seat will
move to the exit position when the key is removed
from the ignition.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
For more information on seat position exit, see
“Easy Exit Seat” underMemory Seat, Mirrors, and
Pedals on page 12.
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Seat Recall
Press the customization button until SEAT
RECALL: OFF appears in the display. To select
your preference for recall of the driver’s memory
seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals, if your
vehicle has this feature, press the select button
while SEAT RECALL: OFF is displayed on
the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll
through the following choices:
SEAT RECALL: OFF (default):The driver’s
memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals
position you saved will only be recalled when
the memory button 1 or 2 is pressed.
SEAT RECALL: AT KEY IN:The driver’s
memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals
position you saved will be recalled when you
put the key in the ignition.SEAT RECALL: ON REMOTE:The driver’s
memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals
position you saved will be recalled when
you unlock the vehicle with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Choose one of the available options and press
the customization button while it is displayed
on the DIC to select it and move on to the next
feature. For more information on the memory
seat feature, seeMemory Seat, Mirrors, and
Pedals on page 12.
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J
Jump Starting.............................................. 432
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 95
Keys............................................................. 93
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 450
Lamps
Dome....................................................... 183
Dome Lamp Override............................... 184
Reading................................................... 184
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 53
License Plate Lamps................................... 444
Liftgate/Liftglass........................................... 104
Liftglass/Liftgate........................................... 104
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 202
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 209
Brake System Warning............................. 208
Change Engine Oil................................... 216
Charging System..................................... 206Light (cont.)
Check Gages Warning............................. 218
Check Gas Cap....................................... 219
Cruise Control.......................................... 217
Gate Ajar................................................. 218
Highbeam On.......................................... 217
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 219
Malfunction Indicator................................ 212
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 203
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 202
Reduced Engine Power............................ 217
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 201
Security................................................... 216
Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light.... 218
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 210
StabiliTrak®Service.................................. 210
Tire Pressure........................................... 211
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 184
Exit.......................................................... 184
Lights.......................................................... 180
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 175
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 175
On Reminder........................................... 181
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 356
Locking Rear Axle....................................... 313
Lockout Protection....................................... 103
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Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 176
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with Compass.......................................... 138
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display.......... 140
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass............................. 133
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 135
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...................... 132
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 132
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 14
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 529
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 355
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 362
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 217
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 96
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 479
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 476
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 444
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 553
General Motors........................................ 553Reporting Safety Defects (cont.)
United States Government....................... 552
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 88
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 89
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 113
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety
Belts.......................................................... 34
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 544
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 354
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 533
Running the Engine While Parked............... 131
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 202
Pretensioners............................................. 40
Reminder Light........................................ 201
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 495
Driver Position........................................... 25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 25
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 24
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 37
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