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The rear window defogger and heated mirrors are
automatically disabled when the retractable hardtop
is moving or down.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach
a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or
anything similar to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the thumbwheel to open or close the outlets.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the area around the base of the instrument
panel console and air path under the seats
clear of objects to help circulate the air inside
of your vehicle more effectively.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air lter removes certain
particles from the air, including pollen and dust particles.
Reductions in airow, which may occur more often in
dusty areas, indicate that the lter may need to be
replaced early.
The lter should be replaced as part of the routine
scheduled maintenance. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 7-4for more information.
To check or replace the air lter, do the following:
1. With the hood open, unlatch and remove the
access panel.
The passenger compartment air lter and access
panel are located on the passenger’s side of
the engine compartment near the battery.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 6-12
for more information on location.
2. Pull the old lter out of the housing.
3. Insert the new lter into the housing.
4. Reinstall the air lter access panel.
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HIGH VOLTAGE
This message displays when the electrical charging
system is overcharging. To avoid being stranded, have
the electrical system checked by your dealer/retailer.
You can reduce the charging overload by using
the accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the
climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on HI,
and turn the rear window defogger on. You can monitor
battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the information
button. The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the
engine is running.
HOT ENGINE–A/C OFF
This message displays when the engine coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
You can continue to drive your vehicle. If this message
continues to display, have the system repaired by
your dealer/retailer as soon as possible to avoid
compressor damage.
ICE POSSIBLE
This message displays when the outside air temperature
is cold enough to create icy road conditions.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
LEFT DOOR AJAR
This message displays anytime the engine is running,
the transmission is not in PARK (P), and the driver door
is open or ajar. A chime sounds when the vehicle’s
speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
LOW BRAKE FLUID
This message displays if the engine is running to inform
the driver that the brake uid level is low. Have the
brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon
as possible. See “Brake Fluid” underBrakes on
page 6-37.
LOW COOLANT
This message displays when there is a low level of
engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by
your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 6-24.
LOW FUEL
This message displays when the fuel supply is less
than 5 gallons (18.9 L) and the display is turned off.
A single chime also sounds when this message is
displayed.
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Editing Memory Points
This feature allows you to edit the contents stored in
memory. The following options are available:
Icon Editing of a Memory Point
Each memory point is displayed with a default icon.
To edit an icon, do the following:
1. Select the category of the memory point.
2. Select the item you want to edit.
3. Touch the icon. The EDIT MEMORY POINT icon
screen will appear.
4. Touch the icon you would like to use. The system will
then return to the EDIT MEMORY POINT menu.
5. Touch Return to go back to the previous screen.
You will see the new memory point icon on the map.
When selecting an icon, you can choose from
18 different icons, three of which are sound icons.
The same icon may be used for other memory points
as well.
Name Editing of a Memory Point
To modify the name of a stored memory point, do the
following:
1. Select the category of the memory point.
2. Select the item you want to edit.
3. Touch the NAME screen button and use the alpha
keypad to edit the name. Names may contain up to
15 alpha and/or numeric characters.
4. Touch Return to go to the previous screen.
Moving Memory Points
To move a memory point from one category to another,
do the following:
1. Select the category of the memory point.
2. Select the memory point you want to edit.
3. Touch CATEGORY. A list of categories will appear.
The current category for the item will be highlighted
and cannot be selected.
4. Touch the screen button for the category you want
the memory point placed in. A pop-up window will
appear displaying the change in category.
5. Touch Return to go back to the previous screen.
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Adjusting a Memory Point
To relocate a memory point’s location, do the following:
1. Select the category of the memory point.
2. Select the memory point you want to edit.
3. Touch POSITION. A map screen with the position
of this memory point will appear.
4. Touch anywhere on the screen to activate the scroll
feature and relocate the memory point. SeeMaps
on page 4-39.
5. Touch Enter to save the memory point’s new
location.
6. Touch Return to go back to the previous screen.
Changing the Phone Number of a
Memory Point
To edit or add the phone number of a memory point,
do the following:
1. Select the category of the memory point.
2. Select the memory point you want to edit.
3. Touch PHONE and use the numeric keypad to edit
or add the number.
4. Touch the RETURN button to take you back to the
previous screen when you have nished.
Deleting Single Memory Points
To delete a single memory point, do the following:
1. Press the ROUTE key.
2. Touch EDIT MEMORY POINT.
3. Select the category of the memory point.
4. Touch DELETE.
5. Select the memory point you want to delete.
A conrmation window will appear.
6. Touch YES to delete the memory point or NO
to return to the previous menu.
7. Touch Return to go back to the previous screen.
Deleting All Memory Points
To delete all of the memory points in a category, do the
following:
1. Press the ROUTE key.
2. Touch EDIT MEMORY POINT.
3. Select the desired category.
4. Touch the DELETE ALL screen button.
A conrmation window will appear.
5. Touch YES to delete the memory points or NO
to return to the previous menu.
6. Touch Return to go back to the previous screen.
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List:Touch List to view the waypoint on the map or to
change the order of the waypoints and nal destination.
To change the order, touch CHG ORDER, then touch
the blank screen button next to the destination to
select the order of the waypoints and nal destination.
Press the MAP key to view the destination and
waypoints on the map screen.Delete:Touch Delete to delete a waypoint or the nal
destination. A conrmation window will appear.
Touch YES to delete the point or NO to return to the
previous screen.
Delete All:Touch Delete All to delete all of the
waypoints and the nal destination. A conrmation
window will appear. Touch YES to delete all waypoints
or NO to return to the previous screen.
Change:Touch Change to change the nal destination.
Enter a destination. SeeEnter Destination on
page 4-28.
Add:Touch Add to add additional waypoints. Refer to
the steps for adding a waypoint listed previously in
this section.
Calculate:Touch Calculate to begin route calculation.
This feature will only be available if the nal destination
has been set.
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Editing a Waypoint
This feature allows you to edit waypoints that have
already been set. To edit a waypoint, do the following:
1. Touch Edit Waypoint.
2. Touch the MAP key to view the destination location
on the map screen.
3. Touch CHANGE ORDER to change the order of the
waypoints and the nal destination.
You can also use the map scroll to change a
waypoint from one location to another.
Deleting a Waypoint
To delete a waypoint from your route, do the following:
1. Touch Delete Waypoint.
2. Select the waypoint you want to delete.
A conrmation window will appear.
3. Touch YES to delete the waypoint or NO to
return to the previous menu.
Edit Avoid Point/Area
From this menu you can register, edit, and delete an
area to be avoided while planning a route. These areas
can also be saved so the system can automatically
avoid them when planning a route.
To access the AVOID POINT/AREA menu, do the
following:
1. Press the ROUTE key.
2. Touch Edit Avoid Point/Area.
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Enter Destination
The DESTINATION menu will give you several ways to
plan a route. Touch the Enter Destination screen
button from the PLAN ROUTE menu to display the
DESTINATION menu.
For destination entry methods listed on the second page
of the DESTINATION menu, touch the Next Page arrow.
Touch the Prev. Page arrow to return to the rst page.To enter a destination, choose from one of the
destination entry methods following in this section.
After entering a destination, If available, the system
will display up to three routes in a pop-up window
indicating the total mileage and time to destination for
each route. Select a route by touching NEXT. The map
will display each route in a different color. The selected
route will be highlighted in red.
To start route guidance, touch Start or begin driving
your vehicle. Route guidance will automatically begin
after a short distance.
If you touch CHG ROUTE before touching Start, you will
be able to change route preferences. SeeRoute
Preference on page 4-37for more information.
When a route has been planned, it will be highlighted
and a bulls-eye symbol will appear on the map to show
your nal destination.
If you wish to cancel a route that has been set, see
“Cancel Route” underRoute Preference on page 4-37.
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The system will list all POIs available. You can sort by
name using NAME SORT or touch DIST SORT to
list POIs by distance from your current location.
Select a location from the list. The system will show
the selected POI on the map. If available, a pop-up
window will be displayed. Touch INFO to view the POI’s
name, address, city, and phone number, if available.
Touch Enter to plan your route.Memory Points
This destination entry method allows you to set a
memory point as your destination. Each time you store
a destination from the map screen, the destination
is stored under MARKED POINT. SeeEdit Memory
Point on page 4-20for more information.
You must have destinations stored as memory
points to select from PERSONAL, BUSINESS,
ENTERTAINMENT, or MARKED POINT. If you have
renamed the memory point category name(s), the
name(s) will appear as you changed them.
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