Instrument Panel Overview........................ 168
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 170
Other Warning Devices............................. 170
Horn.......................................................... 170
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 171
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 171
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 172
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 173
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 173
Windshield Wipers..................................... 173
Windshield Washer.................................... 174
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 174
Headlamp Washer..................................... 175
Cruise Control........................................... 176
Headlamps................................................ 179
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 180
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 180
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 181
Fog Lamps................................................ 182
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 182
Dome Lamps............................................. 182
Dome Lamp Override................................ 183
Entry Lighting............................................ 183
Exit Lighting.............................................. 183Reading Lamps......................................... 183
Electric Power Management...................... 184
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 185
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 185
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 186
Climate Controls......................................... 186
Dual Climate Control System..................... 186
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 189
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 194
Rear Climate Control System.................... 195
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 197
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 198
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 199
Trip Odometer........................................... 199
Tachometer............................................... 199
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 200
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 200
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 201
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 202
Charging System Light.............................. 205
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 205
Brake System Warning Light..................... 206
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 207
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StabiliTrak®Service Light........................... 207
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light......................... 208
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 208
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 209
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 210
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 213
Change Engine Oil Light........................... 214
Security Light............................................ 214
Cruise Control Light.................................. 215
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 215
Highbeam On Light................................... 215
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light ... 216
Check Gages Warning Light...................... 216
Gate Ajar Light.......................................... 216
Fuel Gage................................................. 217
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 217
Check Gas Cap Light................................ 217
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 218
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 219
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 222
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 229Audio System(s)......................................... 236
Setting the Time........................................ 238
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 238
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 248
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 258
Using an MP3........................................... 271
XM Radio Messages................................. 277
Navigation/Radio System........................... 280
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 280
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 295
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 296
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 297
Radio Reception........................................ 298
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 299
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 299
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 299
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 300
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 300
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Tilt Wheel
The steering wheel should be adjusted before
you drive.
The tilt lever is located
to the left of the steering
column, under the
turn signal lever.
It can be raised to the highest level to give
your legs more room when you enter and exit
the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever toward you. Move the steering wheel
to a comfortable level, then release the lever
to lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals
23Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass Feature
NWindshield Wipers
JWindshield Washer
ICruise Control
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high
beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel.
To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the
multifunction lever toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this indicator light
on the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that
you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps
are in the automatic position.To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you,
then release it.
If the headlamps are in the automatic position or
on low beam, the high-beam headlamps turn
on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever
toward you. The high-beam indicator on the
instrument panel cluster comes on. Release the
lever to return to normal operation.
Windshield Wipers
8(Mist):Turn the band to mist, for a single
wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers
start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after
one wipe. If more wipes are needed, hold the
band on mist longer.
9(Off):Move the band to off, to stop
the wipers.
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Fog Lamps
Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or
misty conditions. The ignition must be in RUN for
the fog lamps to work.
The fog lamp button is
located on the
instrument panel to the
right of the exterior
lamps knob.
Press the button to turn the fog lamps on. Press
the button again to turn them off. A light glows
near the button while the fog lamps are on.
Fog lamps turn off whenever the high-beam
headlamps are on.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Press the knob located
next to the exterior
lamps knob to extend it.
Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel
lights. Turn the knob all the way up to turn on the
interior lamps. Press the knob back into its
stored position when you are not using it.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open a
door unless the dome lamp override is pressed in.
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Electric Power Management
This vehicle has Electric Power
Management (EPM), an advanced control
system. It estimates the battery’s temperature
and state of charge and then adjusts the voltage
for best performance and extended life of
the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage, you may
see the voltage move up or down. This is normal.
If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at idle to
produce all the power that is needed for very high
electrical loads.A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It
can increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may
be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Battery
Voltage Low. If this message is displayed, it is
recommended that the driver reduce the electrical
loads as much as possible. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 222.
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Cruise Control Light
If your vehicle has a
Driver Information
Center (DIC), this light
will come on when
the cruise control is set.
SeeCruise Control on page 176andDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 222for more information.
Reduced Engine Power Light
This light comes on
when a noticeable
reduction in the
vehicle’s performance
occurs.The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed
when the reduced engine power light is on,
but acceleration and speed may be reduced.
The performance may be reduced until the next
time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays
on, see your dealer as soon as possible for
diagnosis and repair.
This light may also come on if there is a problem
with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
system. If this happens, take the vehicle in for
service as soon as possible.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 173.
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Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to
be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night
vision problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
Since you cannot see as well, you may need
to slow down and keep more space between
you and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only so
much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe
place and rest.No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But as we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as
much light to see the same thing at night as a
20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your
night vision. For example, if you spend the day in
bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.
Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night.
But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at
night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps,
but they also make a lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even
several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the
dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as
from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or
a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a
little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching
headlamps.
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