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Driving and Operating
Fast Idle System
If equipped, this feature is available
only with cruise control. The manual
fast idle switch is operated using the
cruise control buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel.
This system can be used to
increase engine idle speed
whenever the following conditions
are met:
The parking brake is set.
The brake pedal is not pressed.
The vehicle must not be moving
and the accelerator must not be
pressed.
To control the fast idle:
To enable the Fast Idle System,
press and release the cruise
control on/off button and ensure
that the switch indicator light
is lit.
Press and release the cruise
control SET button. Engine
speed will be held at
approximately 1200 rpm.
When the fast idle is active, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display FAST IDLE ON.
One of the following actions will turn
off the fast idle:
Pressing the brake.
Selecting the cruise control
cancel button.
Releasing the parking brake.
Moving transmission shift lever
out of P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Selecting the cruise control on/
off button when it was
previously on.
Pressing the cruise control SET
button a second time.
Pressing the accelerator more
than one quarter of the
way down.
Turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position.
Engine Heater
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel supplement
for more information.
The engine coolant heater can
provide easier starting and better
fuel economy during engine warm
up in cold weather conditions at or
below 18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an
engine coolant heater should be
plugged in at least four hours before
starting. An internal thermostat in
the plug-end of the cord may exist
which will prevent engine coolant
heater operation at temperatures
above 18°C (0°F).
To Use the Engine Coolant
Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
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