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Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
M:This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
*:This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
0:Adjustable Pedals
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with
the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the
button will come on to designate that only the seatback
is being heated. Additional presses will cycle through
the heat levels for the seatback only.
The feature will shut off automatically when the ignition
is turned off.
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls for
the memory function
are located on the
driver door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver’s seating position and the
adjustable pedals, if equipped. The settings for these
features can be saved for up to two drivers.To store the memory settings:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback
recliner and lumbar and the adjustable pedals, if
equipped, to the desired position.
SeeAdjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on
page 2-24for more information.
2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory
control for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to let you know that the position has been stored.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the
preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory
control button.
To recall the memory settings, do one of the following:
Press and release button 1 or 2 while the vehicle
is in (P) Park. A single chime will sound and the
memory position will be recalled.
If programmed to do so through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), pressing the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter will recall
the preset driver’s memory seat and adjustable
pedals position. The numbers on the back of the
transmitters, 1 or 2, correspond to the numbers
on the memory controls.
If programmed to do so through the DIC, placing
the key in the ignition will recall the driver’s
memory seat and adjustable pedals positions.
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Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has
four different positions.
Press the brake pedal, and turn the ignition to ON/RUN
to shift out of P (Park).
Notice:Using a tool to force the key to turn in the
ignition could cause damage to the switch or break
the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the
way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key
cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer.
A (LOCK/OFF):This position locks the ignition and
transmission. The key can only be removed in
LOCK/OFF.The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center.
If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to
left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If
this doesn’t work, then the vehicle needs service.
B (ACC/ACCESSORY):This is the position in which
you can operate electrical accessories.
C (ON/RUN):This position can be used to operate the
electrical accessories and to display some instrument
panel warning and indicator lights. The switch stays
in this position when the engine is running.
If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could
be drained. You may not be able to start the vehicle
if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period
of time.
D (START):This is the position that starts the engine.
When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch returns to ON/RUN for driving.
A warning tone will sound when the driver door is
opened, the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or
LOCK/OFF and the key is in the ignition.
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AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive):This setting is
ideal for use when road conditions are variable.
When driving the vehicle in automatic four-wheel drive,
the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is
sent to the rear wheels. When the vehicle senses a
loss of traction, the system will automatically engage
four-wheel drive. Driving in this mode results in slightly
lower fuel economy than Two-Wheel High.
4
m(Four-Wheel High):This setting should be used
when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy
roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also
engages the front axle to help drive the vehicle.
4
n(Four-Wheel Low):This setting also engages the
front axle and delivers extra torque. It sends maximum
power to all four wheels. You might choose this
setting if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep
mud, and climbing or descending steep hills.
{CAUTION:
Shifting the transfer case to Neutral can cause
the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in
P (Park). You or someone else could be seriously
injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before
placing the transfer case in Neutral. SeeParking
Brake on page 2-34.
Neutral:Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to Neutral only
when towing the vehicle. SeeRecreational Vehicle
Towing on page 4-40for more information.
An indicator light in the knob will show you which
position the transfer case is in. The indicator lights will
come on briey when you turn on the ignition and
one will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should
take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. An
indicator light will ash while shifting the transfer case.
It will stay on when the shift is complete. If the
transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will
return to the last chosen setting.
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Shifting into Neutral
Before shifting the transfer case to Neutral, rst make
sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Put the transmission in N (Neutral).
4. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel High.
5. Turn the transfer case knob all of the way past
Four-Wheel Low and hold it there for a minimum
of 10 seconds. The Neutral indicator light will
come on.
6. With the engine running, shift the transmission
to R (Reverse) for one second, then shift the
transmission to D (Drive) for one second, to
ensure that the transfer case is in Neutral.
7. Turn the engine off, by turning the key to
ACC/ACCESSORY.
8. Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park).
9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
Shifting Out of Neutral
To shift the transfer case out of Neutral, do the following:
1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular
brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
3. Put the transmission in N (Neutral).
4. Turn the transfer case knob to the desired position
(Two-Wheel High, Four-Wheel High, or Auto
Four-Wheel Drive).
5. After the transfer case has shifted out of Neutral,
the indicator light will go out.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Start the engine and shift the transmission to the
desired position.
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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake,
hold the regular brake
pedal down with your foot
and pull up on the parking
brake lever located
between the seats.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can
press in the button at the end of the lever. Hold the
button in as you move the parking brake lever all the
way down.If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on
the instrument panel cluster will come on. SeeBrake
System Warning Light on page 3-36.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-48.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Headlamps..................................................3-13
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Dome Lamps ...............................................3-17
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-17
Entry Lighting...............................................3-17
Exit Lighting.................................................3-17
Reading Lamps............................................3-17
Electric Power Management...........................3-18
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-18
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-19
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-19Climate Controls............................................3-20
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-20
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-22
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-26
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-27
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-28
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-29
Speedometer and Odometer..........................
.3-30
Trip Odometer..............................................3-30
Tachometer.................................................3-30
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-31
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-32
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-33
Charging System Light..................................3-34
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-35
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-36
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-37
StabiliTrak
®Service Light...............................3-37
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light.............................3-38
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-38
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-39
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-42
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-43
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Setting Cruise Control
1. Move the cruise control switch toR.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press
Tat the end of the lever and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Some vehicles have
a cruise light on the
instrument panel cluster
that will come on when the
cruise control is engaged.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then
the brake is applied, this shuts off the cruise control.
But it does not need to be reset.
Once the vehicle is going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, move the cruise control switch briey from
RtoS.
The vehicle returns to the previously chosen speed
and stays there.If the switch is held on resume/accelerate, the vehicle
keeps going faster until the switch is released or
the brakes are applied. So unless you want the vehicle
to go faster, do not hold the switch at resume/accelerate.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired
speed. Press
Tat the end of the lever, then
release the button and the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed.
Move the cruise switch fromRtoS. Hold it there
until the vehicle reaches the desired speed and
then release the switch. To increase the vehicle
speed in small amounts, move the switch briey
to resume/accelerate. Each time this is done,
the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
PressTat the end of the lever until the desired
speed is reached, then release it. Each time this is
done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
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