
Keys.............................................................. 60
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 62
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation.................................... 63
Doors and Locks.......................................... 66
Manual Door Locks..................................... 66
Power Door Locks....................................... 67
Delayed Locking.......................................... 67
Automatic Door Lock................................... 68
Automatic Door Unlock................................ 68
Trunk.......................................................... 68
Windows....................................................... 71
Power Windows.......................................... 72
Sun Visors.................................................. 72
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................... 73
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 73
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 75
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 75
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle........... 77
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 77
Ignition Positions......................................... 78
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............... 79Starting the Engine..................................... 80
Automatic Transmission Operation............... 82
Manual Transmission Operation................... 85
Parking Brake............................................. 86
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)......................... 87
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 89
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)............................. 89
Parking Over Things That Burn................... 90
Engine Exhaust........................................... 91
Running the Engine While Parked............... 92
Mirrors........................................................... 93
Manual Rearview Mirror.............................. 93
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®......... 93
Outside Power Mirrors................................. 93
OnStar
®System............................................ 94
Storage Areas............................................... 99
Glove Box................................................... 99
Cupholder(s)............................................... 99
Center Console Storage Area.................... 100
Convertible Top.......................................... 100
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CAUTION: (Continued)
It can cause unconsciousness and even
death. If you must drive with the trunk
lid open or if electrical wiring or other
cable connections must pass through
the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle.
See Climate Control System.
If you have air outlets on or under
the instrument panel, open them all
the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 91.
Remote Trunk Release
To open the trunk from
inside the vehicle, press
the remote trunk
release button located
in the glovebox.
The remote trunk release will only work when
either the ignition is off or in ACC, the parking
brake is engaged, or the vehicle speed is less
than 2 mph (3 km/h).
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Security Light............................................ 142
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 142
Highbeam On Light................................... 142
Trunk Ajar Light........................................ 142
Fuel Gage................................................. 143
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 143
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 144
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 144
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 147
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 152Audio System(s)......................................... 158
Setting the Time (Without Date Display).... 159
Setting the Time (With Date Display)......... 160
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 162
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 168
Using an MP3........................................... 179
XM Radio Messages................................. 186
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 188
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 188
Radio Reception........................................ 189
Care of Your CDs..................................... 190
Care of the CD Player.............................. 190
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 190
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 190
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 122.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 126.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 111.
D. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped).
SeeCruise Control on page 115.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 128.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 188.
G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 110.
H. Fog Lamp Button. SeeFog Lamps on page 120.
I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 120.
J. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 144.
K. Horn. SeeHorn on page 110.
L. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. See
Windshield Wipers on page 113and
Windshield Washer on page 114.M. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 122.
N. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 131.
O. Shift Lever. SeeManual Transmission
Operation on page 85. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 82
(If Equipped).
P. Parking Brake Lever. SeeParking Brake
on page 86.
Q. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 158.
R. Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control
System Button. SeeElectronic Stability Control
on page 201.
S. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Accessory
Power Outlet (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 122andAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 121.
T. Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s) on page 99.
U. Trunk Release. SeeTrunk on page 68.
V. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 99.
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Fog Lamps
The fog lamp button
is located on the
instrument panel,
to the left of the
steering wheel.
The ignition must be on to turn your fog lamps on.
Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An
indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will
come on when the fog lamps are on. Push the
button again to turn the fog lamps off.
The parking lamps will automatically turn on and
off when the fog lamps are turned on and off.
The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam
headlamps are turned on.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The control for this feature is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights
or down to dim them.
Entry/Exit Lighting
The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you
open any door. These lamps will fade out after
about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been
closed or when the ignition is turned on. These
lamps will also go on when you press the
trunk release, unlock symbol button or the horn
symbol on the keyless entry system transmitter.
The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about
20 seconds after your key is removed from the
ignition to provide an illuminated exit.
Mirror Reading Lamps
Your vehicle has reading lamps on the rearview
mirror. Push the button to turn the reading
lamps on and off.
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If this message turns on while you are driving, pull
off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully.
Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off
and then back on. If this message still stays on or
turns back on again while you are driving, your
vehicle needs service. Have the ESC inspected by
your retailer as soon as possible.
SERVICE TRACTION
If your vehicle has the Traction Control
System (TCS), this message displays and a chime
sounds when the system is not functioning
properly. The ESC/TCS light also appears on the
instrument panel cluster. This light stays on
solid as long as the detected problem remains
present. When this message displays, the system
is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 199
andElectronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction
Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning
Light (2.0L Engine Only) on page 136for more
information. Have the TCS serviced by your
retailer as soon as possible.
TRACTION OFF
If your vehicle has the Traction Control
System (TCS), this message displays and the
ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster
comes on solid when the TCS is turned off. Adjust
your driving accordingly. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 199andElectronic Stability
Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS)
Indicator/Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only)
on page 136for more information.
TRUNK AJAR
This message displays when the trunk lid is not
closed completely. Make sure that the trunk
lid is closed completely. SeeTrunk on page 68
andTrunk Ajar Light on page 142.
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Fuses Usage
10 Trunk
11 Trunk
12 Empty
13 Fuel Pump
14 Rear Defogger Relay
15 Air Conditioning Clutch Relay
16 Empty
17 Empty
18 Trunk Release Relay
19 Fuel Pump Relay
20 Empty
21 Mirrors
22 Air Conditioning
23 Empty
24Cooling Fan 2 Relay (LE5);
Empty (LNF)
25 Fuse Puller
26 Powertrain Relay
27 EmptyFuses Usage
28Back-up Lamps Relay
(Automatic Transmission);
Empty (Manual Transmission)
29 Data Link Connector
30 Outlet
31Back-up Lamps
(Automatic Transmission);
Empty (Manual Transmission)
32 Empty (LE5); Vacuum Pump (LNF)
33 Emissions
34 Crank Relay
35 Empty
36 Empty
37 Power Seat
38Empty (LE5); Vacuum Pump
Relay (LNF)
39 Empty
40 Cooling Fan 1 (LE5); Empty (LNF)
41Empty (LE5); Turbo, Cam
Phaser (LNF)
42 Engine Control Module
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Light (cont.)
Highbeam On.......................................... 142
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 143
Malfunction Indicator................................ 138
Oil Pressure............................................. 141
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 131
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 130
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 129
Security................................................... 142
Traction Control System........................... 136
Trunk Ajar................................................ 142
Lighting
Entry/Exit................................................. 120
Limited-Slip Rear Axle................................. 200
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 225
Locks
Automatic Door Lock................................. 68
Automatic Door Unlock.............................. 68
Delayed Locking........................................ 67
Manual Door.............................................. 66
Power Door............................................... 67
Loss of Control........................................... 208
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 143M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 338
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 341
At Least Once a Month............................ 341
At Least Once a Year.............................. 342
Introduction.............................................. 334
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 339
Maintenance Record................................ 349
Maintenance Requirements...................... 334
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.... 347
Owner Checks and Services.................... 340
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 345
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 336
Using....................................................... 334
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 334
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 138
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Manual Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 254
Operation................................................... 85
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