
OnStar Virtual Advisor
OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of
OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses
minutes to access location-based
weather, local traffic reports, and
stock quotes. Press the phone button
and give a few simple voice
commands to browse through the
various topics. See the OnStar
Owner’s Guide for more information.
This feature is only available in the
continental U.S.
OnStar Steering Wheel
Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute
button that can be used to
interact with OnStar Hands-Free
Calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 3-125for more
information.
On some vehicles, the mute button
can be used to dial numbers into
voice mail systems, or to dial phone
extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s
Guide for more information.
How OnStar Service Works
The OnStar system can record and
transmit vehicle information. This
information is automatically sent to
an OnStar Call Center when the
OnStar button is pressed, the
emergency button is pressed, or if
the airbags or AACN system deploy.
This information usually includes the
vehicle’s GPS location and, in the
event of a crash, additional
information regarding the crash that
the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the
direction from which the vehicle was
hit). When the Virtual Advisor feature
of OnStar Hands-Free Calling is
used, the vehicle also sends OnStar
the vehicle’s GPS location so they
can provide services where it is
located.
OnStar service cannot work unless
the vehicle is in a place where
OnStar has an agreement with a
wireless service provider for service
in that area. OnStar service also
cannot work unless the vehicle is ina place where the wireless service
provider OnStar has hired for that
area has coverage, network capacity
and reception when the service is
needed, and technology that is
compatible with the OnStar service.
Not all services are available
everywhere, particularly in remote or
enclosed areas, or at all times.
Location information about
the vehicle is only available if the
GPS satellite signals are
unobstructed and available.
The vehicle must have a working
electrical system, including adequate
battery power, for the OnStar
equipment to operate. There are
other problems OnStar cannot
control that may prevent OnStar from
providing OnStar service at any
particular time or place. Some
examples are damage to important
parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills,
tall buildings, tunnels, weather or
wireless phone network congestion.
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel OverviewInstrument Panel Overview.....3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers.......3-5
Horn....................................3-5
Tilt and Telescopic Steering
Wheel................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever.................................3-6
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals...............................3-6
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer.............................3-7
Flash-to-Pass........................3-7
Windshield Wipers.................3-7
Windshield Washer................3-8
Rear Window Wiper/Washer. . . .3-9
Cruise Control......................3-9
Exterior Lamps....................3-11
Delayed Headlamps.............3-12
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)/Automatic
Headlamp System..............3-12
Fog Lamps.........................3-13Instrument Panel
Brightness.........................3-13
Courtesy Lamps..................3-13
Dome Lamps......................3-14
Dome Lamp Override...........3-14
Entry Lighting......................3-14
Delayed Entry Lighting.........3-14
Delayed Exit Lighting...........3-15
Parade Dimming..................3-15
Reading Lamps...................3-15
Electric Power
Management.....................3-15
Battery Run-Down
Protection.........................3-16
Accessory Power Outlet(s). . . .3-17
Power Outlet 115 Volt
Alternating Current.............3-18
Climate ControlsClimate Control System........3-19
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System..................3-22
Outlet Adjustment................3-27
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System.................3-28
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System and
Electronic Climate
Controls............................3-29
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators...................3-30
Instrument Panel Cluster.......3-31
Speedometer and
Odometer.........................3-32
Tachometer........................3-32
Safety Belt Reminders..........3-32
Airbag Readiness Light.........3-33
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator...........................3-34
Charging System Light.........3-35
Voltmeter Gage...................3-35
Brake System Warning
Light................................3-36
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light...........3-37
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light.....3-37
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light....................3-38
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage.............3-38
Tire Pressure Light..............3-39
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp..................3-39
Oil Pressure Light................3-42
Security Light......................3-43
Fog Lamp Light...................3-43
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Cruise Control Light.............3-43
Highbeam On Light..............3-43
Tow/Haul Mode Light...........3-43
Fuel Gage..........................3-44
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Driver Information
Center (DIC).....................3-44
DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons).............3-45
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons).........3-50
DIC Compass.....................3-54
DIC Warnings and
Messages.........................3-56
DIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons).............3-65
Audio System(s)Audio System(s)..................3-74
Setting the Clock.................3-74
Radio(s).............................3-75
Using an MP3
(Radio with CD).................3-92
Using an MP3
(Radio with CD and
DVD Player)......................3-97
XM Radio Messages..........3-102
Navigation/Radio System.....3-103
Bluetooth
®........................3-103
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System..................3-114
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)......3-123
Theft-Deterrent Feature.......3-125
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls..........................3-125
Radio Reception................3-126
Multi-Band Antenna............3-127
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The main components of the
instrument panel are listed here:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-27.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-6.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on
page 3-31.
D.Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-44.
E.Instrument Panel Storage on
page 2-50.
F.Audio System(s) on page 3-74.
Navigation/Radio System on
page 3-103(If Equipped).
G.Exterior Lamps on page 3-11.
H.Hood Release on page 5-11.
I.Dome Lamp Override on
page 3-14.Instrument Panel
Brightness on page 3-13.
J.Cruise Control on page 3-9.
K.Tilt and Telescopic Steering
Wheel on page 3-6.
L.Horn on page 3-5.M.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 3-125.
N.Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 3-5.
O. Center Console Shift Lever.
See “Console Shift Lever” under
Shifting Into Park on page 2-28.
P.Rear Window Wiper/Washer
on page 3-9. Traction Control
System (TCS) Disable Button
(If Equipped). SeeStabiliTrak
®
System on page 4-5.Tow/Haul
Mode on page 2-26(If Equipped).
Power Liftgate on page 2-11
(If Equipped).
Q.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on
page 3-17.
R.Heated Seats on page 1-5.
S.Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-22.
T. Passenger Air Bag Status
Indicator. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 1-55.
U.Glove Box on page 2-50.
Hazard Warning Flashers
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Hazard Warning Flasher:Press
this button located on the instrument
panel below the audio system, to
make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble.
Press again to turn the ashers off.
The turn signals do not work while
the hazard warning ashers are on.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
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Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted.
The adjustment lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.
Pull the lever down to move the
steering wheel up or down and in
or out. Pull the lever up to lock
the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever
The lever on the left side of the
steering column includes the
following:
G:Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
N:Windshield Wipers
L:Windshield Washer
Flash-to-Pass Feature.
Information for these features is on
the pages following.
For information on the headlamps,
seeExterior Lamps on page 3-11.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
An arrow on the instrument panel
cluster ashes in the direction of the
turn or lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to ash to signal a
lane change. Hold it there until the
lane change is completed. If the
lever is brie y pressed and released,
the turn signal ashes three times.
The lever returns to its starting
position whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change the arrow ashes rapidly
or does not come on, a signal bulb
might be burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb
is not burned out, check the fuse.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-92.
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Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper and rear wash
button is located on the instrument
panel below the climate control
system.
Z(Rear Wiper):Press to turn the
rear wiper on and off. The wiper
speed cannot be changed.
Y(Wash):Press to spray washer
uid on the rear window. The window
wiper will also come on. Release the
button when enough uid has been
sprayed on the window. The rear
wiper will run a few more cycles
after it is released. If the rear wiper
function was already on, prior to
pressing the wash button, it stays
on until the wiper button is pressed
again.
The rear window washer uses the
same uid that is in the windshield
washer reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-26.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be
maintained without keeping your
foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When the brakes are applied, the
cruise control is disengaged.
{CAUTION
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. So, do not use
the cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.The cruise control buttons are
located on left side of the steering
wheel.
T(On/Off):Press to turn cruise
control on and off. The indicator
comes on when cruise control is on.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):
Press to make the vehicle accelerate
or resume to a previously set speed.
SET– :Press to set the speed or
make the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel):Press to cancel cruise
control.
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