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.Destinations can also be
forwarded to the vehicle from
MapQuest.com.
. The OnStar mapping database
is continuously updated.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Turn-by-Turn Directions
. Press the
Q(OnStar) button to
connect to a live Advisor.
. Request directions.
. Directions are downloaded to the
vehicle.
. Follow the voice-guided
commands.
Using Voice Commands, During a
Planned Route Cancel Route
. Press the
Q(OnStar) button.
System responds : “OnStar
ready ,”then a tone
. Say “Cancel route.” System
responds : “Do you want to
cancel directions? ”.
Say “Yes.” System responds :
“OK, request completed, thank
you, goodbye ”
Route Preview
. Press the
Q(OnStar) button.
System responds : “OnStar
ready ,”then a tone
. Say “Route preview .”System
responds with the next three
manoeuvres.
Repeat
. Press the
Q(OnStar) button.
System responds : “OnStar
ready ,”then a tone
. Say “Repeat.” System responds
with the last direction given, and
then responds with “OnStar
ready ,”then a tone.
Get My Destination
. Press the
Q(OnStar) button.
System responds : “OnStar
ready ,”then a tone
. Say “Get my destination.”
System responds with the
address and the distance to the destination, and then responds
with
“OnStar ready ,”then
a tone.
Using the OnStar Main menu
Hands-free Calling :
Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to enter the OnStar Main
menu > Turn the TUNE dial to
select the “Call”,“Directory ”,
“Redial ”,“Store ”,“Minute ”or
“Cancel ”, then press the ENTER
button.
Turn by Turn Directions
Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to enter the OnStar Main
menu > Turn the TUNE dial to
select the “Plan Route ”,“Directory
”, “Store Destination ”or “Cancel ”,
then press the ENTER button.
OnStar Info
Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to enter the OnStar Main
menu > Turn the TUNE dial to
select the “Massages ”,“Minutes ”,
“My Number ”or “Cancel ”, then
press the ENTER button.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Heating and VentilationSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . 130
Electronic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Air Vents
Adjustable Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . 135
Fixed Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maintenance
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Air Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Climate Control
Systems
Heating and Ventilation
System
Controls for:
. temperature
. air distribution
. fan speed
. demisting and defrosting
. air recirculation .
heated rear window
0Heated
Rear Window 029
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by turning
the knob.
Red: Warm
Blue: Cold
Heating will not be fully effective
until the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
E: To head area via adjustable air
vents.
): To head area and foot well.
[:To foot well, with a small
amount of the air being directed to
windscreen, front door windows and
side air vents.
-: To windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of the air being
directed to front door windows and
side air vents.
0: To windscreen and front door
windows, with a small amount of the
air being directed to side air vents.
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Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the
fan to the desired speed.
Demisting and defrosting
.Turn the air distribution knob to
DEFROST
0.
. Set temperature control to
warmest level.
. Adjust the fan control knob to
highest speed for quick
defrosting.
. Switch on heated rear window
R
1.
. Open side air vents as required
and direct them towards the door
windows.
Note: If the settings for demisting
and defrosting are selected, an
Autostop will be inhibited.
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine
will restart automatically. Note:
If mode knob is set on
Defrost mode
0, A/C operates and
Recirculation mode will be fixed to
outside air mode regardless of
indicator status.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0141.
Air Conditioning System
The air conditioning system has
controls for :
AC : Cooling
W:Air recirculation
Cooling
Press A/Cto switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/Cagain to switch off
cooling. The air conditioning system
cools and dehumidifies (dries) as
soon as the outside temperature is
slightly above the freezing point.
Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. Activated cooling
might inhibit Autostops.
Air recirculation system
The air recirculation mode is
operated with
W. An indicator
light comes on to show that the
recirculation is on.
Press
Wagain to deactivate
recirculation mode.
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{Warning
Periodically turn to the outside air
mode for fresh air. The exchange
of fresh air is reduced in air
recirculation mode. In operation
without cooling the air humidity
increases, so the windows may
mist up. The quality of the
passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause
the vehicle occupants to feel
drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen might
mist up from outside, when cold air
is directed to it. If windscreen mists
up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and
deactivate
0.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
. Switch on cooling A/C.
. Switch on air recirculation
system
W.
. Press air distribution switch
E.
. Set temperature control to
coldest level.
. Set fan speed to highest level.
. Open all vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
.Turn the air distribution knob to
DEFROST
0.
. Set temperature control to
warmest level.
. Adjust the fan control knob to
highest speed for quick
defrosting.
. Switch on heated rear window
R
1. .
Open side air vents as required
and direct them towards the door
windows.
Note: If
1is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until
1is pressed
again.
If
1is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will
restart automatically.
Note: If mode knob is set on
Defrost mode
1, A/C operates and
Recirculation mode will be fixed to
outside air mode regardless of
indicator status.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0141.
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Electronic Climate
Control System
Controls for:
.temperature
. air distribution
. fan speed
. automatic mode
. air recirculation
. demisting and Defrosting
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by turning
the knob.
Red : Warm
Blue : Cold
Heating will not be fully effective
until the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
E: To head area via adjustable air
vents.
): To head area and foot well.
[:To foot well, with a small
amount of the air being directed to
windscreen, front door windows and
side air vents.
-: To windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of the air being
directed to front door windows and
side air vents.
0: To windscreen and front door
windows, with a small amount of the
air being directed to side air vents.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by dial knob the
fan to the desired speed.
In order to turn off or on, press
P
or adjust blower knob.
Automatic mode
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature. When the
AUTO indicator light is on, the
system is in full automatic operation.
If the air delivery mode, fan speed,
recirculation, or air conditioning
setting is adjusted, the AUTO
indicator turns off. To improve fuel
efficiency and to cool the vehicle
faster, recirculation may be
automatically selected in warm
weather. The recirculation light will
not come on. Press
Wto select
recirculation; press it again to select
outside air. To turn off the system,
press power
P.
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Basic setting for maximum comfort:
.Press AUTO.
. Open all air vents to allow
optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
. Press A/C to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. Activation
is indicated by the LED in the
button.
. Set the desired temperature.
Temperature preselection
Temperatures can be set to the
desired value. If the minimum
temperature Lo is set, the climate
control system runs at maximum
cooling, if cooling A/C is switched
on. If the maximum temperature Hi
is set, the climate control system
runs at maximum heating.
Recommended temperature
is 22 °C.
Note: If A/C is switched on,
reducing the set cabin temperature
can cause the engine to restart from
an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop
0
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature 0141.
Air recirculation system
The air recirculation mode is
operated with
W. An indicator
light comes on to show that the
recirculation is on.
Press
Wagain to deactivate
recirculation mode.
{Warning
Periodically turn to the outside air
mode for fresh air. The exchange
of fresh air is reduced in air
recirculation mode. In operation
without cooling the air humidity
increases, so the windows may
mist up. The quality of the
passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause
the vehicle occupants to feel
drowsy.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
. Press0. Activation is indicated
by the LED in the button. And
recirculation mode is to be set and to be fixed to outside air
mode, automatically. The air
conditioning system operated
but an indicator light is no
change.
. Temperature and air distribution
are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
. Switch on heated rear window
R
1.
. To return to previous mode :
Press
0, to return to automatic
mode: press AUTO
Note: If
0is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until
0is pressed
again.
If
0is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will
restart automatically.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0141.
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Manual settings
Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the
buttons and rotary knobs as follows.
Changing a setting will deactivate
the automatic mode.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the
fan to the desired speed. The
selected fan speed is indicated by
the number of segments in the
display. If the fan is switched off the
air conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode,
pressAUTO.
Air distribution
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated
by the LED in the button.
E:To head area via adjustable air
vents.
): To head area and foot well.
[:To foot well, with a small
amount of the air being directed to
windscreen, front door windows and
side air vents.
-: To windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of the air being
directed to front door windows and
side air vents.
0: To windscreen and front door
windows, with a small amount of the
air being directed to side air vents.
Return to automatic air distribution :
Press AUTO
Cooling
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off
cooling. The air conditioning system
cools and dehumidifies (dries) when
outside temperature is above a
specific level. Therefore
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condensation may form and drip
from under the vehicle. If no cooling
or drying is required, switch off the
cooling system for fuel saving
reasons.
Activated cooling might inhibit
Autostops
0Automatic Engine
Start/Stop Feature 0141.
Air recirculation system
PressWto activate air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Press
Wagain to deactivate
recirculation mode.
{Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the
air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy. In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen might
mist up from outside, when cold air
is directed to it. If windscreen mists
up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
.
Switch on cooling A/C.
. Switch on air recirculation
system
W.
. Press air distribution switch
E.
. Set temperature control to
coldest level.
. Set fan speed to highest level.
. Open all vents.
Air Vents
Adjustable Air Vents
At least one air vent must be open
while cooling is on in order to
prevent the evaporator from icing up
due to lack of air movement.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats. If you do not
want the flow, move the slats to
inside for centre vent and outside
for side vent. The vent has some air
leakages at closed position.