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If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. SeeImmobilizer Operation
on page 2‑12 for more information.
Front Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes on when
the fog lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. See Front
Fog Lamps on page 6‑5 for more
information.
Taillamp Indicator Light
This light comes on when the
taillamps are in use.
Cruise Control Light
This light is white when the cruise
control is set and will be green when
the system is active.
The light goes out when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
Control on page 9‑43 for more
information.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The vehicle may have a Driver
Information Center (DIC). The DIC
displays information about your
vehicle. It also displays warning
messages if a system problem is
detected. See Vehicle Messages on
page 5‑34 for more information.
All messages appear in the DIC
display located in the center of
the instrument panel cluster.
The vehicle may also have features
that can be customized through the
controls on the radio. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑42 for
more information.

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Battery Voltage
This display, available on some
vehicles, shows the current
battery voltage. If the voltage
is in the normal range, the value
will display. For example, the
display may read Battery Voltage
15.0 Volts. The vehicle's charging
system regulates voltage based on
the state of the battery. The battery
voltage can fluctuate while viewing
this information on the DIC. This is
normal. SeeCharging System Light
on page 5‑17 for more information.
If there is a problem with the
battery charging system, the DIC
will display a message. See Battery
Voltage and Charging Messages on
page 5‑34. Speed Warning
Speed Warning allows the driver to
set a speed that they do not want to
exceed. To set the Speed Warning,
press SET when Speed Warning is
displayed.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See
Compass on
page 5‑4 for more information.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{WARNING
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
For vehicles with the Head-Up
Display (HUD), some information
concerning the operation of the
vehicle is projected onto the
windshield. This includes the
speedometer reading, RPM reading,
transmission position, outside air
temperature, compass heading and
a brief display of the current radio
station, including XM information
or CD track. It will also display
turn-by-turn navigation information if
the vehicle has a navigation radio.

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The images are projected through
the HUD lens located on the driver
side of the instrument panel.
Notice:If you try to use the
HUD image as a parking aid, you
may misjudge the distance and
damage your vehicle. Do not use
the HUD image as a parking aid.
The tap shift gear will also appear
on the HUD if the vehicle has tap
shift and it is active.
The HUD information can be
displayed in one of three languages,
English, French, or Spanish.
The speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed
in either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio and the units
of measurement is changed
through the trip computer in the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8
and Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5‑25.
HUD Display on the Vehicle
Windshield
The HUD information appears as an
image focused out toward the front
of the vehicle.
When the ignition key is turned to
ON/RUN, the HUD will display an
introductory message for a short
time, until the HUD is ready. The following indicator lights come
on the instrument panel when
activated and also appear on
the HUD:
.Turn Signal Indicators
.High-Beam Indicator Symbol
The HUD temporarily displays
CHECK GAGES and ICE
POSSIBLE when these messages
are on the DIC trip computer.
The HUD also temporarily displays
the following messages on vehicles
with these systems, when they are
active:
.Check Tire Pressure
.Cruise Set To
.Low Fuel
.Speed Limited To
.TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE
.STABILITRAK ACTIVE

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information is provided to the HUD
by the navigation radio or OnStar®
service, for vehicles that have these
features.
The HUD image displayed on
the windshield will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate
for outside lighting. However, the
HUD brightness control can still
be adjusted as needed.The HUD image can temporarily
light up depending on the angle
and position of the sunlight on the
HUD display. This is normal and
will change when the angle of
the sunlight on the HUD display
changes.
Polarized sunglasses could make
the HUD image harder to see.
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield
as needed to remove any dirt or film
that could reduce the sharpness or
clarity of the HUD image.
To clean the HUD lens, use a soft,
clean cloth that has household glass
cleaner sprayed on it. Wipe the
HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not
spray cleaner directly on the lens
because the cleaner could leak into
the unit.
If You Cannot See the HUD
Image When the Ignition Is On
.Is anything covering the
HUD lens?
.Is the HUD dimmer setting bright
enough?
.Is the HUD image adjusted to
the proper height?
.Are you wearing polarized
sunglasses?
.Still no HUD image? Check the
fuse in the instrument panel fuse
block. See
Instrument Panel
Fuse Block on page 10‑47.
If the HUD Image Is Not Clear
.Is the HUD image too bright?
.Are the windshield and HUD
lens clean?
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
Keep in mind that the windshield is
part of the HUD system.

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Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there
is no reduction in performance,
proceed to your destination.
The performance may be reduced
the next time the vehicle is driven.
The vehicle may be driven at a
reduced speed while this message
is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced.
Anytime this message stays on,
the vehicle should be taken to
your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as
soon as possible
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message displays when the
fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the
fuel cap.
Key and Lock Messages
NUMBER OF KEYS
PROGRAMMED
This message displays when
programming new keys to the
vehicle.
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the
battery in the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter needs
to be replaced.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL ON
This message is displayed when
the automatic light control has been
turned on. SeeAutomatic Headlamp
System on page 6‑4.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL OFF
This message is displayed when
the automatic light control has been
turned off. See Automatic Headlamp
System on page 6‑4.
LEFT FRONT TURN
INDICATOR FAILURE
This message is displayed if the
turn signal bulb needs to be
replaced. See Headlamps, Front
Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Base Vehicle) on page 10‑39 or
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps (Up-Level Vehicle)
on page 10‑40 andReplacement
Bulbs on page 10‑43 for more
information.

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SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there
is a problem with the StabiliTrak®
system. If this message appears,
try to reset the system. Stop; turn
off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition; open and close
the driver door and wait for at least
one minute. During this time you
should notice the lights on the
cluster turn off. After a minute
has passed start the engine again.
If this message still comes on, it
means there is a problem. See your
dealer for service. The vehicle is
safe to drive; however, you do not
have the benefit of StabiliTrak,
so reduce your speed and drive
accordingly.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
service.
Safety Belt Messages
BUCKLE SEATBELT
This message displays as a
reminder when the safety belt
is not buckled.
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE AC SYSTEM
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the air conditioning
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the power steering
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Tire Messages
CHECK XXX TIRE PRESSURE
or TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
This message displays if the vehicle
detects low pressure in one or more
tires.
This message also displays“Left
Front”, “Right Front”, “Left Rear”,
or “Right Rear” to indicate the
location of the low tire.

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The low tire pressure warning
light will also come on. SeeTire
Pressure Light on page 5‑23.
If a tire pressure message appears
on the DIC, stop as soon as you
can. Inflate the tires by adding air
until the tire pressure is equal to the
values shown on the Tire Loading
Information label. See Tires on
page 10‑50, Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9‑13, and Tire Pressure on
page 10‑58.
The DIC also shows the tire
pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑25.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is
a problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑62 for more information.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑62for more information.
TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM
RESET
This message displays when
resetting the TPMS. See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑62 for more information.
Transmission Messages
1–4 SHIFT
This message displays when you
can only shift from 1 (First) to
4 (Fourth) instead of 1 (First)
to 2 (Second). See Manual
Transmission on page 9‑34
for more information.
PRESS CLUTCH TO START
This message displays when
attempting to start a vehicle with
a manual transmission without
pressing on the clutch pedal.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is
a problem with the transmission.
See your dealer.
SHIFT DENIED
This message displays when
attempting to use the automatic
transmission manual mode to shift
to too low of a gear. See Manual
Mode on page 9‑32 for more
information.
SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when the
transmission needs to be shifted
to park. This may appear when
attempting to remove the key from
the ignition if the vehicle is not in
P (Park).

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Vehicle
Personalization
The audio system controls are
used to access the personalization
menus for customizing vehicle
features.
CONFIG (Configuration):
Press to access the Configuration
Settings Menu.
MENU/SELECT Knob:Press
the center of this knob to enter
the menus and select menu items.
Turn the knob to scroll through the
menus.
0BACK: Press to exit or move
backwards in a menu. Entering the Personalization
Menus
1. Press the CONFIG button to
access the Configuration
Settings menu.
2. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to highlight Vehicle Settings.
3. Press the center of the MENU/SELECT knob to select
the Vehicle Settings menu.
The following list of menu items will
be available:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Comfort and Convenience
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Language
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Lock/Unlock
.Return to Factory Settings Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
highlight the menu. Press the knob
to select it. Each of the menus is
detailed in the following information.
Climate and Air Quality
Select the Climate and Air Quality
menu and the following will be
displayed:
.Remote Start Heated Seats
Remote Start Heated Seats
When on, this feature will turn the
heated seats on when using remote
start.
Press the MENU/SELECT knob
when Remote Start Heated Seats is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.