Instrument Panel Overview

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps on page 162. Dome Lamp Override Button.
Instrument Panel Brightness Control.
B. Air Outlets.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.
D. OnStar and Audio Steering Wheel Controls.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls.
G. Ignition Switch.
H. Audio System.
I. Climate Controls.
J. Hood Release.
K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel Controls.
L. Rear Window Washer/Wiper.
M. Lighter.
N. Accessory Power Outlet.
O. Rear Window Defogger.
P. Glove Box.
See also:
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
: Airbag Readiness Light
: Air Conditioning
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CD Messages
CHECK DISC: If an error message displays and/or the
CD comes out, it could be for one of the following
reasons:
• It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
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What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and ...
