Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift
your transmission into PARK (P) properly,
the weight of the vehicle may put too much force
on the parking pawl in the transmission. You
may nd it difficult to pull the shift lever out
of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK (P) properly before you
leave the driver’s seat. To nd out how, see
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 127.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) before you release the
parking brake.If torque lock does occur, you may need to have
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to
take some of the pressure from the parking pawl
in the transmission, so you can pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift
lock control system. You have to fully apply
the regular brakes rst and then press the shift
lever button before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition is in RUN. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 118.
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Mirror Operation
While sitting in a comfortable driving position,
adjust the rearview mirror so you can see clearly
behind your vehicle. Grip it in the center to
move it up or down and side to side. The day/night
control, located at the bottom of the mirror,
adjusts the mirror to reduce headlamp glare from
behind during evening or dark conditions.
Move the control to the right for night conditions.
Return it to the center for daytime use.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass
Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming
rearview mirror with a compass and the OnStar®
system.
There are three additional buttons for the OnStar
®
system. See your dealer for more information
on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®.
SeeOnStar®System on page 145for more
information about the services OnStar®provides.
O(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on
automatically each time the ignition is started.
To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the
following:
1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to
the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not,
press and hold the on/off button until the green
light comes on, indicating that the mirror is
in automatic dimming mode.
2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function
by pressing and holding the on/off button until
the green indicator light turns off.
Compass Operation
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass
on or off.
There is a compass display in the window in the
upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass
displays a maximum of two characters. For
example, “NE” is displayed for north-east.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display
Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, an
automatic dimming mirror automatically dims
to the proper level to minimize glare from lights
behind you after dark.
The mirror also includes a dual display in the
upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass
reading and the outside temperature will both
appear in the display at the same time.
P(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on
automatically each time the ignition is started.
To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the
following:
1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to
the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not,
press and hold the on/off button until the green
light comes on, indicating that the mirror is
in automatic dimming mode.2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function
by pressing and holding the on/off button until
the green indicator light turns off.
Temperature and Compass Display
Press the on/off button, located to the far
left, brie y to turn the compass/temperature
display on or off.
If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate
the compass. For more information on calibration,
see below.
To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius, do the
following:
1. Press and hold the on/off button until either a
ashing F or C appears.
2. Press the button again to change the display
to the desired unit of measurement. After
approximately four seconds of inactivity, the
new unit will be locked in and the display
will return.
If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed
for an extended period of time, please consult your
dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in
updating the temperature is normal.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on
automatically each time the ignition is started.
To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the
following:
1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to
the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not,
press and hold the on/off button until the green
light comes on, indicating that the mirror is
in automatic dimming mode.
2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function
by pressing and holding the on/off button until
the green indicator light turns off.
Compass Operation
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass
on or off.
There is a compass display in the window in the
upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass
displays a maximum of two characters. For
example, “NE” is displayed for north-east.
Compass Calibration
Press and hold the on/off button to activate the
compass calibration mode. CAL will be displayed
in the compass window on the mirror.
The compass can be calibrated by driving the
vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the
display reads a direction.
Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference between
earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north.
The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving
the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the
compass to compensate for compass variance if
you live outside zone eight. Under certain
circumstances, such as during a long distance
cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for
compass variance. If not adjusted to account
for compass variance, your compass could give
false readings.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on
automatically each time the ignition is started.
To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the
following:
1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to
the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not,
press and hold the on/off button until the green
light comes on, indicating that the mirror is
in automatic dimming mode.
2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function
by pressing and holding the on/off button until
the green indicator light turns off.
Temperature Display
The temperature can be displayed by pressing the
TEMP button. Pressing the TEMP button once
brie y, will toggle the temperature reading on and
off. To alternate the temperature reading between
Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold the TEMP
button until the display blinks F and C. Press
and release the TEMP button to toggle between
the Fahrenheit and Celsius readings. After
approximately four seconds of inactivity, the
display will stop blinking and display the last
selection made.
If an abnormal reading is displayed, for an
extended period of time, please consult your
dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in
updating the temperature is normal.
Compass Operation
Press the COMP button once brie y to turn the
compass on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are
on, the compass will show two character boxes for
approximately two seconds. After two seconds,
the mirror will display the compass heading.
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Cargo Tie Downs
There are cargo tie
downs in the rear of
your vehicle that allow
you to strap cargo
in and keep it from
moving.
Sunroof
The vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the
ignition must be turned to RUN, ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must
be active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 114.Press and release the
back of the control in
the overhead console to
open the sunroof.
Press the front of the
control to close the
sunroof.
Once the sunroof is closed, press the forward side
of the control to open the sunroof to the vent
position.
The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulled
forward to block sun rays. If it is in the closed
position, it will open when the sunroof is opened.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps on
page 179. Dome Lamp Override Button. See
Dome Lamp Override on page 183. Instrument
Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 182. Fog Lamp Button
(If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps on page 182.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 194.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 171.
D. OnStar and Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 297.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 198.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 297.
G. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 113.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 236.
I. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control
System on page 186.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 388.K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel
Controls. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 218.
L. Transfer Case Controls. See “Automatic
Transfer Case” underFour-Wheel Drive on
page 122.
M. Shift Lever and StabiliTrak
®(If Equipped)
Button. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on page 127
andStabiliTrak
®System on page 309.
N. Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
on page 186.
O. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 185.
P. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 126.
Q. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. See “Rear
Window Washer/Wiper” underWindshield
Washer on page 174.
R. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Climate Control System
on page 186andDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 189.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 160.
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