Engine Exhaust
{CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the
gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you
cannot see or smell. It can cause
unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange
or different.
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Your vehicle was damaged in a
collision.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Your vehicle was damaged when
driving over high points on the road
or over road debris.
Repairs were not done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system has
been modi ed improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows
down to blow out any CO; and
Have your vehicle xed immediately.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
To turn the automatic dimming feature on or
off, press and hold the compass/temperature
button until the indicator light located to the left of
the button turns on or off. This shows that the
automatic dimming feature is activated. Once the
mirror is turned off, it will remain off until it is
turned back on, or until the vehicle is restarted.
Temperature Display
The temperature can be displayed by pressing the
compass/temperature button. Pressing the
compass/temperature 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
compass/temperature button for approximately
four seconds until the display blinks F and C. Press
and release the compass/temperature 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 compass/temperature button once
brie y to turn the compass on or off.
Compass Calibration
The compass may need calibration if the
following occurs:
The compass does not display the correct
heading and the compass zone variance
is set correctly.
In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the
mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed,
push in the compass/temperature button for
approximately eight seconds or until CAL is
displayed.
The compass can only be calibrated by driving the
vehicle forward in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less
until the display reads a direction. Do not attempt to
calibrate the compass by driving in reverse.
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Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like
other vehicles) look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply into
the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on
your right. Check your inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be
seen from the driver’s seat. It makes things in the
mirror appear farther away than they really are.
Outside Heated Mirrors
If the vehicle has
heated mirrors, the
button to turn this
function on or off is
located on the climate
control panel.
Press this button to warm the driver’s and
passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear
them of ice, snow, and condensation.
With a rear window defogger, the heated mirrors
will come on when this button is pressed. See
“Rear Window Defogger” underDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 197for more
information.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 174
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 176
Other Warning Devices............................. 177
Horn.......................................................... 177
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 177
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 178
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 178
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 179
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 180
Windshield Wipers..................................... 180
Windshield Washer.................................... 181
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (SUV)........... 182
Cruise Control........................................... 183
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 186
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 188
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 188
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 189
Off-Road Lamps........................................ 190
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 191
Dome Lamps............................................. 191
Dome Lamp Override................................ 191Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 191
Reading Lamps......................................... 192
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 192
Rear Vision Camera.................................. 192
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 196
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 197
Climate Controls......................................... 197
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 197
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 203
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators........ 204
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 205
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 206
Trip Odometer........................................... 206
Tachometer............................................... 206
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 206
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 207
Airbag Off Light......................................... 208
Charging System Light.............................. 209
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 210
Brake System Warning Light..................... 211
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 212
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 203.
B. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 186.
C. Heated Windshield Washer Control
(If Equipped). SeeWindshield Washer on
page 181.
D. OnStar
®and Radio Steering Wheel Buttons.
SeeOnStar®System on page 144and
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 296.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 205.
F. Locking Rear Axle and Full-Time Four-Wheel
Drive Buttons. SeeLocking Rear Axle on
page 311andFull-Time Four-Wheel Drive on
page 128.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 241.
H. Airbag Switch. SeeAirbag Off Switch on
page 84.
I. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 160.J. Midgate Glass Up/Down Switch (SUT).
SeeMidgate
®(SUT) on page 105. Rear
Wiper/Washer Switch (SUV). SeeRear Window
Wiper/Washer (SUV) on page 182.
K. Dome Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 191.
L. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 178.
M. Tilt Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 177.
N. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 222.
O. Parking Brake Release. SeeParking Brake
on page 133.
P. Traction Control Button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 309.
Q. Tow/Haul Selector Button. See “Tow/Haul
Mode” underTowing a Trailer on page 374.
R. Ride Height Selector Button (If Equipped). See
Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height on
page 371.
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S. Cigarette Lighter or Accessory Power Outlet
(If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 197orAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 196.
T. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 124.
U. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 196.
V. OnStar Buttons. SeeOnStar
®System on
page 144.
W. Rear Window Defogger Button. See “Rear
Window Defogger” underDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 197.
X. Climate Control System. SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 197.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
on top of the steering
column.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the
key is not in the ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
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