Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,a
chime will sound, when you open the driver’s door.
Always remember to remove your key from the
ignition and take it with you. This will lock your
ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember to
lock the doors.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) feature which will allow certain features on
your vehicle to continue to work up to 10 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to LOCK.
The radio, power windows, and if the vehicle has
a sunroof and the OnStar
®System, will work
when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
Once the key is turned from RUN to LOCK,
these features will continue to work for up to
10 minutes or until a door is opened.
Starting the Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any
other position — that is a safety feature. To
restart when you are already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P)
only when your vehicle is stopped.
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 transmission
gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled
Cranking System. This feature assists in
starting the engine and protects the electrical
system.
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Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors
if the following occurs:
The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while
folding.
They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded
position.
The mirrors shake and utter at normal driving
speeds.
To reset the power foldaway mirrors, fold and
unfold them one time using the mirror controls.
This will reset them to their normal position.
This mirror has the following features.
Automatic Dimming
The driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare
of the headlamps behind you. SeeAutomatic
Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®, Compass
and Temperature Display on page 158.
Curb View Assist
If your vehicle has the memory package, the
outside mirrors are able to perform the curb view
assist mirror function. This feature may be
useful in allowing the driver to view the curb when
parallel parking. This feature will cause the
passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror to tilt to a
preselected position when the vehicle is in
REVERSE (R).
The passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror will return
to its original position when the vehicle is
shifted out of REVERSE (R), or the ignition is
turned off or to LOCK.
This feature can be turned on or off through the
Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 244.
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Do not use the this system with any garage door
opener that does not have the stop and reverse
feature. This includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read the instructions completely before attempting
to program the transmitter. Because of the
steps involved, it may be helpful to have another
person available to assist you in programming
the transmitter.
Be sure to keep the original remote control
transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as,
for future programming. You only need the
original remote control transmitter for xed code
programming. It is also recommended that
upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle,
the programmed buttons should be erased for
security purposes. See “Erasing your Universal
Home Remote Buttons” later in this section.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of
the garage door or security device you are
programming. When programming a garage door,
it is advised to park outside of the garage.If you do not know if your garage door opener
is a xed code or rolling code device, open your
garage door opener’s remote control battery cover.
Your garage door opener is a xed code device
if a panel of DIP switches is present. If not,
your garage door opener is a rolling code device.
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Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With One Triangular LED)
Your vehicle may have the Universal Home
Remote System. If there is one triangular LED
above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow
the instructions below. If your vehicle has
three round LED above the Universal Home
Remote buttons, follow the instructions under
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(with three round LED).
Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any
garage door opener that does not have the
stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage
door opener model manufactured before April 1,
1982. If you have a newer garage door opener
with rolling codes, please be sure to follow
Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of
your Universal Home Remote Transmitter.Read the instructions completely before attempting
to program the Universal Home Remote.
Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to
have another person available to assist you in
the programming steps.
Keep the original hand-held transmitter for
use in other vehicles as well as for future
Universal Home Remote programming. It is also
recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle,
the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons
should be erased for security purposes. See
“Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in
this section or, for assistance, seeCustomer
Assistance Offices on page 574.
Be sure that people and objects are clear
of the garage door or gate operator you are
programming. When programming a garage door,
it is advised to park outside of the garage.
It is recommended that a new battery be installed
in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and
more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency
signal.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 190
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 192
Other Warning Devices............................. 192
Horn.......................................................... 192
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 193
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 193
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 194
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 195
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 195
Windshield Wipers..................................... 196
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 197
Windshield Washer.................................... 198
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 199
Cruise Control........................................... 200
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 203
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 205
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 205
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 205
Fog Lamps................................................ 206
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 207
Dome Lamps............................................. 207
Dome Lamp Override................................ 207
Entry Lighting............................................ 207
Exit Lighting.............................................. 207Front Reading Lamps................................ 208
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 208
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 208
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 213
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 214
Climate Controls......................................... 214
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 214
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 222
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System and Electronic Climate
Controls................................................. 223
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 225
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 226
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 227
Trip Odometer........................................... 227
Tachometer............................................... 227
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 228
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 228
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 229
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 230
Charging System Light.............................. 232
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 232
Brake System Warning Light..................... 233
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 222.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 193.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 226.
D. Gearshift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 145.
E. Tow/Haul Selector Button. SeeTow/Haul Mode
on page 150.
F. Driver Information Center Controls. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 244.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 272.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 203.
I. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 207.J. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 335.
K. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 193.
L. Horn. SeeHorn on page 192.
M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 335.
N. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on
page 214.
O. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 213. Cigarette Lighter
(If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 214.
P. StabiliTrak
®Button. SeeStabiliTrak®System
on page 349. Rear Park Aid Disable Button.
SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on
page 208.
Q. Glovebox. SeeGlove Box on page 178.
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Front Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the overhead
console.
To turn the reading lamps on or off, press the
button located next to each lamp.
The lamps can be adjusted to a desired direction.
Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in
other locations. To turn the lamps on or off, press
the button located next to the lamp. The lamps
are xed and cannot be adjusted.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome, and reading
lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes
when the ignition is off. This will keep the
battery from running down.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA)
The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
system is designed to help you park while in
Reverse (R). It operates only at speeds less than
5 mph (8 km/h). URPA helps make parking
easier and helps you avoid colliding with objects
such as parked vehicles. The URPA system
detects objects that are close to the rear of the
vehicle which are at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off
the ground and below hood or trunk level. The
system detects objects up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind
your vehicle. URPA determines how close
these objects are from your bumper within this
area. Ultrasonic sensors on the rear bumper are
used to detect the distance to the object.
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{CAUTION:
Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist
system, the driver must check carefully
before backing up. The system does not
operate above speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h).
The system does not detect objects more
than 8 feet (2.5 meters) behind the vehicle.
This detection distance limit may be
reduced during warm weather or high
humidity. Also, the system does not
detect objects that are below your
bumper, underneath your vehicle, or some
objects very close to the vehicle. The
system is not designed to detect children,
pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
So, unless you check carefully behind
your vehicle while you are backing up,
they could be injured or killed.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Whether or not you are using rear park
assist, always check carefully behind your
vehicle before backing up and then watch
closely as you do.
The display is located
near the passenger side
rear window and can
be seen by looking over
your right shoulder.
The display has three color-coded lights. The
URPA lights are used to provide distance and
system information, along with beeps that will be
heard through the speakers.
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