Rear Air Outlets
The outlet behind the driver side rear seat is for the cold
air return. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions.
Also, keep the area around the base of the center
instrument panel console, between and under the front
seats, free of objects that could also obstruct air ow
to the rear seating area.
For more information on how to use the main climate
control system, seeDual Climate Control System
on page 3-27. For information on ventilation,
seeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-30.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment lter. The lter removes most particles
from the air, including dust particles. Reductions in
air ow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas,
indicate that the lter needs to be replaced early.
For how often to change the air lter, seeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4.The access panel for the passenger compartment air
lter is located in the back of the glove box. To replace
the lter, do the following:
1. Pull the tab located on the outer access panel up
and out.
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Compass Calibration
The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate
the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location,
such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle
in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate
away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers,
or other industrial structures, if possible.
If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, the
compass should be calibrated.
If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example,
N for North, or the heading does not change after
making turns, there may be a strong magnetic eld
interfering with the compass. Such interference may
be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna
mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note
pad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn off
the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on
the vehicle and calibrate the compass.To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure:Compass Calibration Procedure
1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the
compass zone is set to the variance zone in
which the vehicle is located. See “Compass
Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section.
Do not operate any switches such as window,
sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during
the calibration procedure.
2. Press the menu button until COMPASS
CALIBRATION displays.
3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass
calibration.
4. The DIC will display CALIBRATION BEGUN DRIVE
UNTIL DONE. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at
less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration.
The DIC will display CALIBRATION FINISHED
for a few seconds when the calibration is complete.
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DVD Player Buttons
c/Y(Stop/Eject):Press and release this button
to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding.
Press this button twice to eject a disc. If the player is
already stopped, then only press this button once.
DVD AUX (Disc Auxiliary):Press this button to switch
the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary
device.
r/j(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play
of a disc. Press this button while a disc is playing
to pause it. Press it again to continue play of a disc.
43(Wired Headphone Volume):Press this button
to select the correct headphone. Then press the left
or right directional arrows to increase or decrease the
headphone volume.
When a DVD is playing in the DVD player and the RSA
system is on, the
c/Yandr/jbuttons are
the only buttons that will work.
RSA SRC (Rear Seat Audio Source):Press this
button to switch between playing the AM, FM1, FM2,
XM1™ or XM2™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped),
or the front CD player. If one of the sources are not
loaded, the system will skip over the source when this
button is pressed.
q,Q,r,R(Directional Arrows):Press these
buttons to move through DVD menus.
The up and down arrows move through MP3 folders.
g(Fast Reverse):Press this button to fast reverse
the DVD and CD. To stop reversing, press the play/pause
or stop/eject button. This button might not work while the
DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
l(Fast Forward):Press this button to fast forward
the DVD and CD. To stop forwarding, press the play/
pause or stop/eject button. This button might not work
while the DVD is playing the copyright information or the
previews. RSE Faceplate with Rear Seat Climate Controls
shown, RSE Faceplate without Rear Seat Climate
Controls similar
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MENU (Disc):Press this button to view the main DVD
menu. The menu is different on every disc. Use the up,
down, right, and left arrow buttons to move the cursor
around the menu. After making a selection, press the
enter button.
r(Enter/Select):Press this button to select the
choice that is highlighted in any menu.
z(Display Control Button):For vehicles without rear
seat climate control, this button can take the place of the
fan/temp button. For vehicles with rear seat climate
control, this button is also found on the remote control.
Press this button to open the RSE On-Screen Display
(OSD) menus to adjust the color, tint, brightness,
contrast, and display modes.
Playing a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label side
up, into the loading slot. The DVD player continues
loading the disc and the player automatically starts if
the vehicle is in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or RAP.
If a disc is already in the player, make sure that the
DVD player is on, then press the
r/jbutton on
the player faceplate or on the remote control. Press
the DVD AUX button on the player faceplate, or the CD
AUX button on the radio faceplate until RSE displays,
to start playing a disc.Some DVDs do not allow fast forwarding or skipping
of the copyright information or previews. Some
DVDs begins playing after the previews have nished.
If the DVD does not begin playing at the main title, refer
to the on-screen instructions.
To stop playing a disc, press and release
the
c/Ybutton on the DVD player faceplate
or the remote control.
To resume playback, press the
r/jbutton on
the DVD player faceplate or the remote control.
The movie should resume play from where it was
last stopped if the disc has not been ejected.
If the disc has been ejected, the disc resumes play at
the beginning of the disc.
Ejecting a Disc
Press thec/Ybutton on the DVD player faceplate,
when the disc is stopped, to eject the disc. There is
no eject button on the remote control.
If a disc is ejected from the player, but not removed,
the DVD player reloads the disc after a short period
of time.
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{(Subtitles):Press this button to display the current
subtitles. Each press of this button moves the DVD
to the next available subtitle option (English, Spanish,
French, etc., if available). The format and content of this
function vary for each disc.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to switch the system
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
d(Camera):Press this button to display the current
camera angle on DVDs that have this feature. Each
press moves the DVD to the next available camera
angle. The format and content of this function vary
for each disc.
0 through 9 (Numeric Keypad):The numeric keypad
provides the capability of direct chapter or track number
selection.
\(Clear):Press this button within two seconds after
entering a numeric selection, to clear all numeric inputs.
}10 (Multiple Digit Entries):Press this button
to select chapter or track numbers greater than 9.
Press this button before entering the number.
RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
To use the RSE OSD menu when using a DVD or an
auxiliary device, do the following:
To access this menu, press the
zbutton on the remote
control or on the DVD faceplate, if the vehicle does not
have rear seat climate control. Once the menu is on the
screen, use the
q,Q,r,Rnavigation arrows and
the
rbutton to navigate the screen. This menu lets
you select default preferences for video format, language
preference, brightness, color, contrast, and tint. Not all
DVDs support all the feature defaults in the setup menus.
If a feature is not supported, the defaults are provided by
the DVD media. To exit this menu, press the
zbutton,
or the
qbutton on the remote control, or faceplate if
there is no rear seat climate control, or wait for the menu
to time out.
The default language selection applies to all
future DVDs.
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To use the RSE OSD menu when using a CD or an
MP3, do the following:
Make sure that a CD or an MP3 is loaded in the RSE
system and that the system is not in auxiliary, then press
the
zbutton on the remote control, or faceplate if there
is no rear seat climate control. Once the menu is on the
screen, use the
q,Q,r,Rnavigation arrows and
the
rbutton to navigate the screen. This menu lets
you select default preferences for language and playback
settings. To exit this menu, press the
zbutton, or
the
qbutton on the remote control, or faceplate if
there is no rear seat climate control, or wait for the menu
to time out.
Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do the following:
1. Slide the rear cover back on the remote control.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make
sure that they are installed correctly, using the
diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be
in ACC/ACCESSORY,
ON/RUN, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP).
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. The power
indicator lights ash.
The system might be in
auxiliary source mode.
Press the DVD AUX
button on the player
faceplate or the AUX
button on the remote to
switch between the DVD
player and the auxiliary
sources. The disc is
upside down or is not
compatible.
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Driving with a Trailer
{CAUTION:
If you have a rear-most window open and you
pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon
monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness or death. SeeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-41. To maximize your safety
when towing a trailer:
Have your exhaust system inspected for
leaks, and make necessary repairs before
starting on your trip.
Keep the rear-most windows closed.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
If exhaust does come into your vehicle
through a window in the rear or another
opening, drive with your front, main
heating or cooling system on and with the
fan on any speed. This will bring fresh,
outside air into your vehicle. Do not use
the climate control setting for maximum air
because it only recirculates the air inside
your vehicle. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-24orDual Climate Control
System on page 3-27.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which
grades tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car
tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use
spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform
to federal safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci ed
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signi cantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on speci ed
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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