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To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down
momentarily on the parking brake pedal with
your left foot until you feel the pedal release, then
slowly pull your foot up off the park brake
pedal. If the parking brake is not released when
you begin to drive, the brake system warning light
will be on and a chime will sound warning you
that the parking brake is still on.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 362.
Shifting Into Park (P)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left
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the engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
use the steps that follow. If you are
pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 362.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot
and set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding
in the button on the shift lever and pushing
the shift lever all the way toward the front
of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you
can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®
When you are sitting in a comfortable driving
position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly
behind your vehicle. Hold the mirror in the
center to move it up or down and side to side. The
day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the
mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you.
Move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to
the left for daytime use.
There may also be three OnStar
®buttons located
at the bottom of the mirror face. See your
dealer/retailer for more information on the system
and how to subscribe to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®
System on page 145for more information on
the services OnStar®provides.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass
Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming
rearview mirror with a compass.
There may be three additional buttons for the
OnStar
®system. See your dealer/retailer 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 comes on each time
the ignition is turned to start. To turn the
automatic dimming feature off or back on, press
the on/off button. The indicator light on the mirror is
lit when the automatic dimming feature is on.
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Automatic Dimming
The driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare
of the headlamps behind you. SeeAutomatic
Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®and
Compass on page 139.
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 228andMemory
Seat and Mirrors on page 13for more information.
Turn Signal Indicator
Your vehicle may have a turn signal indicator on
the mirror. An arrow on the mirror will ash in
the direction of the turn or lane change.
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 may have convex
glass. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver’s seat.
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Sunroof
The vehicle may have a sunroof over the front
seats, and a rear sunroof over the second
row seats. The rear sunroof does not open. The
switches to operate the front sunroof and rear
sunshade are located on the headliner above the
rearview mirror. The ignition must be in ON or
ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof. SeeIgnition
Positions on page 124.
Vent:From the closed position, press and hold
the front of the driver’s side switch to vent
the sunroof. Press and hold the rear of the driver’s
side switch to close the sunroof.Express-open/Express-close:From the closed
position, press and release the rear of the
driver’s side switch to express-open the sunroof.
Press and release the front of the driver’s side
switch to express-close the sunroof.
The front sunshade must be opened and closed
manually. Push up on the sunshade handle
to open the sunshade.
Notice:The rear sunshade could be damaged
if you attempt to open or close it manually.
Do not manually open or close the rear
sunshade.
To open the rear sunshade, located over the
second row seats, press and release the rear of
the passenger’s side switch. Press and release the
front of the switch to close the sunshade.
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R. Heated Seats Button. SeeHeated Seats on
page 12.
S. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on
page 198.
T. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Sensing System on page 86.
U. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 161.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem. The
front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel, below
the audio system.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
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, the turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry re ective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet
(100 m) behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
A tilt and telescope wheel lets you adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. The steering
wheel can be raised to the highest level to give
your legs more room when you enter and exit the
vehicle.
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To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return
by itself when you release it. If you momentarily
press and release the lever, the turn signal
will ash three times.
If the arrow ashes faster than normal as you
signal a turn or a lane change, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers will not see
your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when
you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and
then check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 476.
Turn Signal On Chime
If you leave either one of your turn signals on and
drive more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will
sound to alert you.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to
high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever
toward the front of the vehicle.
This light on the
instrument panel cluster
comes on if the high
beam lamps are turned
on while the ignition
is on.
To change the headlamps from high beam to low
beam, pull the turn signal lever toward the rear
of the vehicle.
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Windshield Washer
J(Washer Fluid):Press and release this
paddle, located at the top of the turn
signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer uid on
the windshield. The wipers clear the windshield
and either stop or return to the preset speed. The
ignition key must be in ACCESSORY or ON for
this to work. SeeWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 409Windshield Washer Fluid.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID is displayed
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when
the washer uid is low. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 239.
Heated Windshield Washer
If your vehicle has the heated windshield washer
uid system it can be used to help clear ice,
snow, tree sap, or bugs from the windshield. This
feature only works with the front wiper system,
not the rear wiper system.
The button is located to
the left of the steering
column on the
instrument panel.
Push the heated washer uid button to activate
the heated windshield washer uid system.
This activation begins four heated wash/wipe
cycles. The rst heated wash/wipe cycle can take
up to 40 seconds to occur, depending on
outside temperature. After the rst wash/wipe
cycle, it can take up to 20 seconds for each of the
remaining cycles. Press the button again to turn
off the heated windshield washer uid system or it
will automatically turn off after four wipe cycles
have been completed.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
To reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Press and hold the SET– button on the
steering wheel until you reach the lower speed
desired, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press
the SET– button on the steering wheel
brie y. Each time this is done, the vehicle will
go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase vehicle
speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will slow down to the previously set
cruise speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the
steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,
you might have to step on the accelerator pedal
to maintain the vehicle speed. When going
downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a
lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down.
Of course, applying the brake turns off the cruise
control. Many drivers nd this to be too much
trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Press the[(cancel) button on the steering
wheel.
Press theT(on/off) button on the steering
wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased by
turning off the cruise control or the ignition.
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