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3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current
programmed mode. If you do not wish to change the
current mode, you can either exit the programming
mode by following the instructions later in this section
or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

4. Turn the parking lamps on, then off to change the

current mode.

5. Turn the parking lamps on, then off until you hear

the number of chimes corresponding to the mode
selection you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.

Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System

To arm or disarm the content theft-deterrent system, the
system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2, or 4
listed previously.

This feature allows you to customize the arming and
disarming of the content-theft deterrent system.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off

•

The system will arm when you lock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry
transmitter. The key must be removed from the
ignition when you lock the doors or the
content theft-deterrent system will not arm.

•

The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.

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Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Arm/Disarm Only

•

The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key
must be removed from the ignition when you lock
the doors or the content theft-deterrent system
will not arm.

•

The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your remote keyless entry transmitter.

While this mode provides increased security, it can be a
problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter is
damaged, lost, or if it fails to operate for any reason
while the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The
content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for
the engine to run while in Mode 2; your key can
no longer disarm the system.

If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar

system,

OnStar

will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle

if it has been programmed to Mode 2.

Mode 3: Standard Arming and Disarming

•

The system will arm when you lock the doors using
either power door lock switch while any door or the
liftgate is open and the key is removed from the
ignition.

•

The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter and
the key is removed from the ignition.

•

The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.

Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 1.
The mode may have been changed since then.
To determine the current mode, or to change the mode,
do the following:

1. Follow the instructions for

Entering Programming

Mode on page 2-61.

2. Insert your spare key fully into any door key

cylinder and turn it to the unlock position.

This step is necessary to prevent accidental
programming of this feature to Mode 2. Do not
program this feature to Mode 2 without first reading
Mode 2 entirely. The door key cylinder must remain
in the unlock position during Steps 2 through 4.

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3. Press the button with the horn symbol on the

remote keyless entry transmitter.

4. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

5. Press the panic button to change the current mode.

6. Press the panic button until you hear the number

of chimes corresponding to the mode selection
you want.

7. Remove your key from the door key cylinder.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
next in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.

Exiting Programming Mode

To exit programming mode, turn the key from
ACCESSORY to OFF and put the BCM PRGRM fuse
back into the instrument panel fuse block.

After programming a feature, you can exit the
programming mode at anytime. Also, if your vehicle is
equipped with the content theft-deterrent system,
remember to arm the system before exiting.

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Memory Seat

If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls are
located to the left of
the steering column and
are used to program
and recall the driver’s
seat settings.

Adjust the driver’s seat to the position you would like
for driving. Then press and hold memory button 1
for more than three seconds. A double beep will
sound when the memory is set.

To set the seat for a second driver, follow the previous
steps, but press button 2 instead.

To recall your memory positions, your vehicle must be
in PARK (P). Press and release the memory
button 1 or 2 corresponding to the desired driving
position. The seat will move to the position previously
stored for the identified driver. You will hear one beep.

You can also store an exit position for each driver.
The exit position is programmed by moving the seat to
the desired exit position and then holding the EXIT
button for more than three seconds. The exit position
set will be for the most recently selected driving
position (1 or 2). A double beep will sound when the
memory is set. To use EXIT, your vehicle must be
in PARK (P). Press and release the EXIT button and the
seat will move to the exit position stored for the most
recently selected driver. You will hear one beep.

To stop recall movement of the seat at any time, press
one of the three memory buttons or one of the power seat
controls located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat.

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A. Side Outlets. See

Outlet Adjustment on page 3-34.

B. Front Outlets. See

Outlet Adjustment on page 3-34.

C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See

Turn

Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.

D. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. See

Hazard

Warning Flashers on page 3-6.

E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See

Instrument Panel

Cluster on page 3-42.

F. Center Outlets. See

Outlet Adjustment on page 3-34.

G. Audio System. See

Audio System(s) on page 3-63.

H. Side Outlets. See

Outlet Adjustment on page 3-34.

I. Exterior Lamps Control. See

Exterior Lamps

on page 3-16.

J. Hood Release. See

Hood Release on page 5-10.

K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See

Audio Steering

Wheel Controls on page 3-97.

L. Horn. See

Horn on page 3-7.

M. Ignition Switch. See

Ignition Positions on page 2-31.

N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See

Audio Steering

Wheel Controls on page 3-97.

O. Climate Controls. See

Climate Control System

on page 3-28 or Dual Climate Control System
on page 3-31.

P. Rear Fan Controls. See

Rear Climate Control

System (Without Entertainment System) on
page 3-34 or Rear Climate Control System
(With Entertainment System) on page 3-36.

Q. Cupholder Tray. See

Cupholder(s) on page 2-52.

R. Accessory Power Outlet. See

Accessory Power

Outlets on page 3-27.

S. Instrument Panel Switchbank. See

Instrument Panel

Switchbank on page 3-23.

T. Glove Box. See

Glove Box on page 2-51.

U. Front Outlets. See

Outlet Adjustment on page 3-34.

V. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See

Fuses and

Circuit Breakers on page 5-101.

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Hazard Warning Flashers

Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.

Your hazard warning
flashers button is located
on top of the steering
column.

Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.

Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the flashers off.

When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won’t work.

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Other Warning Devices

If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.

Horn

You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols
on your steering wheel.

Tilt Wheel

A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room when you exit and enter
the vehicle.

The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.

To tilt the wheel, hold
the steering wheel and
pull the lever.

Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position
and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:

•

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

•

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

•

Flash-to-Pass

•

Windshield Wipers

•

Windshield Washer

•

Cruise Control

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.

To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.

An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will flash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself
when you release it.

As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow
flashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned
out and other drivers will not see your turn signal.

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If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check the
fuse. See

Bulb Replacement on page 5-50 and Fuses

and Circuit Breakers on page 5-101.

If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for
the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will flash at a
normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned
out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly
to make sure they are working.

Turn Signal On Chime

If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound to let the driver know to
turn it off. If you need to leave the signal on for
more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then
turn it back on.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

To change the headlamps from high to low beam or
from low to high, pull the turn signal lever all the
way toward you and release it.

When the high beams
are on, this light on the
instrument panel cluster
will also be on.

Your fog lamps will turn off when you switch to high
beams. Using your high beams in fog is not
recommended.

Flash-to-Pass

When the headlamps are off, pull the lever toward you
to momentarily switch on the high beams. This will
signal that you are going to pass. When you release
the lever, they will turn off.

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Windshield Wipers

WIPER: Turn this band to operate the
windshield wipers.

MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle.
Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The
wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes,
hold the band on mist longer.

OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the
windshield wipers.

LOW: Turn the band to LOW, for steady wiping
at low speed.

HIGH: Turn the band to HIGH, for steady wiping
at high speed.

DELAY: Turn the band away from you to one of the
five sensitivity settings between OFF and LOW, to
choose the delayed wiping cycle. The further the band
is turned toward LOW, the shorter the delay will be.
Use this setting for light rain or snow.

Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you
from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades
do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Windshield Washer

(Windshield Washer): Press and hold the

windshield washer paddle with this symbol on it to wash
your windshield. The washers and wipers will operate.

When you release the paddle, the washers will stop, and
the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles,
unless your wipers had already been on. In that case,
the wipers will resume the wiper speed you had selected
earlier.

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CAUTION:

In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer fluid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.

Rear Window Washer/Wiper

If your vehicle has a rear
window wiper, the switch is
located in the instrument
panel switchbank.

Press the wiper symbol on the bottom of the switch to
turn on the intermittent wiper. To turn off the wiper, press
the top of the switch.

To wash and wipe the rear window, press the washer
symbol on the top of the switch. Washer fluid will
run down the glass as long as the switch is held in.
When the top of the switch is released, the wiper will
continue to cycle three more times. There is only
one washer fluid reservoir for the front and rear
windshield wipers. See

Windshield Washer Fluid on

page 5-37.

To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is already
on, press the top of the switch with the wash symbol
on it. Press in the bottom of the switch to continue the
intermittent wiper cycle after the washing cycle is
completed.

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Cruise Control

Your vehicle may have cruise control. With cruise
control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.

Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).

When you apply your brakes, the cruise control
disengages.

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CAUTION:

Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.

CAUTION:

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CAUTION:

(Continued)

Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel spinning,
and you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional
traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the
cruise control will automatically disengage. See

Traction

Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn
the cruise control back on.

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