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Your vehicle will not reach the set speed until thesystem determines there is not a vehicle in front of you.At that point, your vehicle speed will increase to theset speed.
Decreasing Set Speed While Using ACC
Press the SET– button until you reach the lower speeddesired, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, briefly press theSET– button. Each time this is done, the set speeddecreases by 1 km/h (1 mph) slower.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose the ACC is set at a desired speed and thenthe brakes are applied. This will turn off the ACC. But itdoes not need to be reset.
Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph)or more, press the +RES button. ACC will be engagedwith the previously chosen set speed.
Selecting the Follow Distance (GAP)
When the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it willadjust your vehicle’s speed and maintain the followdistance (gap) you select.
Use the plus and minus buttons on the steering wheelto adjust the follow distance.
Press the plus button to increase the distance or theminus button to decrease the distance. The first buttonpress shows the current follow distance setting onthe DIC. The current follow distance setting willbe maintained until it is changed.
There are six follow distances to choose from. Thefollow distance selection ranges from near to far(one second to two seconds follow time). The distancemaintained for a selected follow distance will varybased on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speedthe further back your vehicle will follow. Considertraffic and weather conditions when selecting the followdistance. The range of selectable distances may notbe appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions.If you prefer to travel at a follow distance farther thanACC allows, disengage the system and drive manually.
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If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly,ACC will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead.
{WARNING:
When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blocked
by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle
ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time
to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision.
Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when the
radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep your
radar clean. See “Cleaning the System” later in
this section.
ACC automatically slows your vehicle down whenapproaching a slower moving vehicle. It then adjustsyour vehicle speed to follow the vehicle in front atthe selected follow distance. Your vehicle speedincreases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front ofyou, but will not exceed the set speed. It may applylimited braking, if necessary. When braking is active,your brake lights will come on. Braking may feelor sound different than if you were applying the brakesyourself. This is normal.
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects
{WARNING:
Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react
to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other
objects ahead of you. You could crash into an
object ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise
Control when approaching stationary or
slow-moving vehicles or other objects.
{WARNING:
Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react
to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other
objects ahead of you. Your vehicle may accelerate
toward objects, such as a stopped vehicle that
suddenly appears after the lead vehicle changes
lanes. Your complete attention is always required
while driving and you should be ready to take
action and apply the brakes.
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Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking lampsafter the windshield wipers are turned on and havecompleted eight wipe cycles within four minutes.
When the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF, thewiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off. Thewiper-activated headlamps also turn off if the windshieldwipers are turned off.
Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp controlis left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp positionand the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during theday. Fully functional daytime running lamps are requiredon all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system makes the turn signal lamps come onwhen the following conditions are met:
•It is still daylight and the ignition is on.
•The exterior lamp control is in the off position.
•The transmission is not in P (Park)
(United States only).
•The light sensor is covered or not detecting light.
See “Sensors” underDual Climate Control Systemon page 4-36.
When DRL are on, no other exterior lamps such as theparking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when theDRL are being used. The instrument panel will not be litup either.
When automatic lighting is on and it is dark enoughoutside, the turn signal lamps turn off and normallow-beam headlamp operation occurs.
When automatic lighting is on and it is bright enoughoutside, the regular lamps go off, and the DRLtakes over. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, theautomatic headlamp system comes on immediately.Once you leave the garage, it will take approximatelyone minute for the automatic headlamp system tochange to DRL if there is light outside. During that delay,the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright asusual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness knobis in the full bright position. SeeInstrument PanelBrightness on page 4-31.
Turning on automatic lighting or the headlamps willdeactivate the DRL. If the parking lamps or thefog lamps were turned on instead, the DRL will stilldeactivate.
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Automatic Operation
AUTO9(Automatic Fan):When this position is
selected on the fan control, the system adjusts the fanspeed. If the OnStar®system is activated when thisposition is selected, the climate control fan speedwill lower.
AUTO (Automatic Mode):
1. Turn the fan control to the AUTO position.
2. Turn the mode control to the AUTO position.
3. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable settingbetween 21°C (68°F) and 26°C (78°F).
Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature settingwill not cause the system to heat or cool any faster.In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fanspeeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle untilwarmer air is available. The system starts outblowing air at the floor but may change modesautomatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain thechosen temperature setting. The length of timeneeded to warm the interior depends on the outsidetemperature and temperature of the vehicle.
4. Wait 20 to 30 minutes for the system to stabilize inorder for the system to regulate automatically. Thenadjust the temperature as necessary to find yourcomfort setting.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center ofthe instrument panel near the windshield. For moreinformation on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later inthis section.
After the vehicle is started, the display shows the interiortemperature settings and the outside temperature.
If the AUTO position is selected on the fan or modecontrol, the system automatically controls the airconditioning compressor. The A/C compressor will runautomatically even at cool outside temperatures in orderto dehumidify the air. The A/C indicator light is lit whenthe system is operating automatically, even at near
freezing outside temperatures. Press#on the fan
control to turn off the A/C. For improved window clearingperformance in defog or defrost modes, the A/Ccompressor runs automatically.
h(AUTO RECIRCULATION):If the AUTO position
is selected on either the fan or mode control, thesystem automatically controls the air inlet to supplyfresh outside air or recirculate the interior air to cool thecar faster. The light on the recirculation button willcome on when the system changes to recirculation.
Outside air can be forced by pressinghwhen
the light is lit. For vehicles without rear climate controls,
press:to force outside air. The next time AUTO
fan or mode is selected, the air inlet will reset back toAUTO operation.
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Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items
3(Trip/Fuel):The following display menu items
can be displayed by pressing the trip/fuel button:
TRIP A or TRIP B
These displays show the current distance traveled sincethe last reset for each trip odometer in eitherkilometers (km) or miles (mi). Both odometers can beused at the same time. Each trip odometer can be resetto zero separately by pressing and holding theset/reset button for a few seconds while the desired tripodometer is displayed.
FUEL RANGE
This display shows the approximate number ofremaining kilometers (km) or miles (mi) you can drivewithout refilling the fuel tank. This estimate is based onthe current driving conditions and will change if thedriving conditions change. For example, if you aredriving in traffic and making frequent stops, the displaymay read one number, but if you enter the freeway,the number may change even though you still have thesame amount of fuel in the fuel tank. This is becausedifferent driving conditions produce different fueleconomies. Generally, freeway driving produces betterfuel economy than city driving.
Once the range drops below an estimated 64 km(40 miles) remaining, the display will show FUELRANGE LOW.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOWmessage will be displayed. See “FUEL LEVELLOW” underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-67for more information.
AVERAGE ECONOMY (AFE)
This display shows the approximate average liters per100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg).This number is calculated based on the numberof L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time thisdisplay was reset. To reset this display, press theset/reset button. The display will return to zero.
INST (Instantaneous) ECONOMY (IFE)
This display shows the current fuel economy in eitherliters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles pergallon (mpg). This number reflects only the fuel economythat the vehicle has right now and will change frequentlyas driving conditions change. Unlike average economy,this display cannot be reset.
FUEL USED
This display shows the number of liters (L) orgallons (gal) of fuel used since the last reset of thisdisplay. To reset this display, press the set/reset button.The display will return to zero.
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Vehicle Information Display Menu
Items
T(Vehicle Information):The following display menu
items can be displayed by pressing the vehicleinformation button:
OIL LIFE REMAINING
If the vehicle has this display, it shows the estimated oillife remaining. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAININGon the display, that means that 99% of the current oil liferemains.
When the oil life is depleted, the CHANGE ENGINE OILSOON message will appear on the display. Youshould change the oil as soon as possible. In additionto the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life,additional maintenance is recommended in theMaintenance Schedule in this manual. SeeScheduledMaintenance on page 7-3andEngine Oil on page 6-13.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself aftereach oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful notto reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other thanwhen the oil has just been changed. It cannot be resetaccurately until the next oil change. To reset the engineoil life system, SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 6-16.The display will show 100% when the system is reset.
UNITS
This display allows you to select between English orMetric units of measurement. Once in this display, pressthe set/reset button to select between ENGLISH orMETRIC units.
PARKING ASSIST
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Front and RearParking Assist (UFRPA) system, this display allows thesystem to be turned on or off. Once in this display,press the set/reset button to select between ON or OFF.If you choose ON, the system will be turned on. If youchoose OFF, the system will be turned off. TheUFRPA system automatically turns back on after eachvehicle start. When the UFRPA system is turned off andthe vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the DIC willdisplay the PARKING ASSIST OFF message as areminder that the system has been turned off. SeeDICWarnings and Messages on page 4-67andUltrasonicFront and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) on page 3-40for more information.
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AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON
This message displays when the automatic headlampsare turned on. SeeExterior Lamps on page 4-25formore information.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the system detects thatthe battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonablelevel. The battery saver system starts reducing certainfeatures of the vehicle that you may be able to notice.At the point that the features are disabled, this messageis displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying tosave the charge in the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the batteryto recharge.
The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.You can monitor battery voltage on the DriverInformation Center (DIC) by pressing the trip/fuel buttonuntil BATTERY VOLTAGE is displayed.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when service is required for yourvehicle. See your dealer/retailer. SeeEngine Oil onpage 6-13andScheduled Maintenance on page 7-3formore information.
When you reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage by clearing it from the display, you still mustreset the engine oil life system separately. For moreinformation on resetting the engine oil life system, seeEngine Oil Life System on page 6-16.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE or ADD AIR
TO TIRE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), this message displays when the pressure inone or more of the vehicle’s tires is low. This messagealso displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFTREAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs tobe checked. The low tire pressure warning light willalso come on. SeeTire Pressure Light on page 4-56.If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop assoon as you can. Have the tire pressures checkedand set to those shown on the Tire Loading Informationlabel. SeeTires on page 6-46,Loading the Vehicleon page 5-18, andInflation - Tire Pressure onpage 6-54. You can receive more than one tire pressuremessage at a time. To read the other messages thatmay have been sent at the same time, press theset/reset button. The DIC also shows the tire pressurevalues. SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 4-62.
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EXIT LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select the amount of time youwant the exterior lamps to remain on when it is darkenough outside. This happens after the key is turnedfrom ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF.
Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTINGappears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset buttononce to access the settings for this feature. Thenpress the menu up/down button to scroll through thefollowing settings:
OFF:The exterior lamps will not turn on.
30 SECONDS (default):The exterior lamps will stayon for 30 seconds.
1 MINUTE:The exterior lamps will stay on forone minute.
2 MINUTES:The exterior lamps will stay on fortwo minutes.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
APPROACH LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select whether or not to havethe exterior lights turn on briefly during low lightperiods after unlocking the vehicle using the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the customization button until APPROACHLIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button once to access the settings forthis feature. Then press the menu up/down button toscroll through the following settings:
OFF:The exterior lights will not turn on when youunlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
ON (default):If it is dark enough outside, the exteriorlights will turn on briefly when you unlock the vehiclewith the RKE transmitter.
The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lockbutton on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle isno longer off. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 3-4for more information.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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