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on, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. See your dealer. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the brakes will still work, but the antilock brakes will not work. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the antilock brakes will not work and there is a
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If this light stays on, or comes on while driving, the system may not be working. If this happens, see your dealer for service.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5-16. The ABS warning light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.
Power Steering Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a check to show it is working. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If equipped, this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced. This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-40.
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Vehicle Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-33.
Traction Off Light
dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off. If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-28.
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-28.
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Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10-43.
The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-28.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-45.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
low can also damage the
{ Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
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Low Fuel Warning Light
Immobilizer Light
This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer.
The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the immobilizer system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2-12.
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This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on, have it fixed. The low fuel warning light comes on and a chime sounds periodically when the vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added to the fuel tank.
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See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-2.
Front Fog Lamp Light
This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
Cruise Control Light
For vehicles with front fog lamps, this light comes on when the front fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the front fog lamps are turned off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6-4 for more information.
Lamps On Reminder
For vehicles with cruise control, the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9-30.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-2.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
If equipped, this light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are in use.
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Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages on page 5-25. All messages appear in the DIC display in the center of the instrument cluster. The vehicle may also have features that can be customized through the controls on the radio. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-30. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected.
The bottom of the DIC display shows the position of the shift lever and the odometer. It may also show the direction the vehicle is driving. In cold weather the DIC display may change slowly. This is normal and will move more quickly as the vehicle's interior temperature rises.
DIC Buttons
1. SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Press to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed.
2. w / x (Band): Turn the band to scroll through the menu items. A small marker will move across the bottom of the page as you scroll through the items. This shows where each page is in the menu.
3. MENU: Press to get to the Trip/
Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items Press MENU on the turn signal lever until the Trip/Fuel Menu is displayed. Use w / x to scroll through the following menu items: . Digital Speedometer
Trip 1
Trip 2
Fuel Range Fuel Economy. Average Vehicle Speed
Timer
. Navigation
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Digital Speedometer The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The speedometer cannot be reset.
Trip 1 and Trip 2
These displays show the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the last reset for the trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing SET/CLR, or the trip odometer reset stem in the cluster, while the trip odometer display is showing.Fuel Range This display shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be reset.
Fuel Economy This display shows instantaneous and average fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). The instantaneous fuel economy reflects only the approximate current fuel economy and changes frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average economy, this display cannot be reset. Average fuel economy is calculated based on the number of L/ 100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now, and will change as driving conditions change. The average fuel economy can be reset by pressing SET/CLR while the Average Fuel Economy display is showing.
Average Vehicle Speed This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. The average speed can be reset by pressing SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle Speed display is showing.
Timer This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will return to zero. To stop the timer, press SET/CLR
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briefly while Timer is displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SET/CLR.
displays on the cluster and DIC to either metric or English (US) measurements.
Navigation This display is used for the Navigation System Turn-by-Turn guidance. See the infotainment manual, if the vehicle has navigation, for more information. Vehicle Information Menu Items Press MENU on the turn signal lever until the Vehicle Information Menu is displayed. Use w / x to scroll through the following menu items: . Unit . Remaining Oil Life
Tire Pressure
Unit Move w / x to switch between metric or US when the Unit display is active. Press SET/CLR to confirm the setting. This will change the
Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5-26. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10-7. In addition to the Engine Oil Life System monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2 for more information. Remember, the Remaining Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the Remaining Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the Engine Oil Life System, press SET/ CLR while the Remaining Oil Life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-9.
Tire Pressure The display will show a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-44 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-45 for more information. Compass The vehicle has a compass display in the DIC. See Compass on page 5-4 for more information.
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Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after the other. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing SET/CLR. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem. The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on your vehicle content.
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Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE If this message displays, start the vehicle to prevent further draining of the battery. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that may be noticed. At the point that features are disabled, this message displays. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. LOW BATTERY This message is displayed when the battery voltage is low. See Battery on page 10-20.
Brake System Messages
BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See Brake Fluid on page 10-18. BRAKES OVERHEATED This message may display if the brakes are too hot. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed if the parking brake is applied. Release it before you attempt to drive. See Parking Brake on page 9-27 for more information. SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message is displayed when there is a problem with the brake assist system. Take the vehicle to your dealer.
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Door Ajar Messages
DOOR(S) OPEN A vehicle symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open along with this message. Close the door completely. REAR ACCESS OPEN This message will display when the liftgate is open. Close the liftgate completely.
Engine Cooling System Messages
ENGINE OVERHEATED — IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED — STOP ENGINE This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When the engine oil is changed, be sure to reset the Oil Life System. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-9, Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22, Engine Oil on page 10-7, and Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2.
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL On some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and this message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See Engine Oil on page 10-7.
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
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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.
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Object Detection System Messages
FORWARD COLLISION ALERT OFF If equipped with the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system, this message may display if the FCA system cannot activate due to a temporary condition. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-33. FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED, CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) systems are disabled because the camera view is blocked and cannot operate properly. It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. To clean the system, clean the outside of the windshield area in front of the LDW/FCA camera sensor.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING UNAVAILABLE If equipped with the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, this message may display if the LDW system cannot activate due to a temporary condition. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-40. PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the parking assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. See Parking Assist on page 9-34. PARK ASSIST FAULT CLEAN BUMPER This message displays if snow, mud, ice, or dirt is blocking the sensors on the bumpers. Clean the bumpers.
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SERVICE FRONT CAMERA If this message remains on after continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Do not use the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) features. Take the vehicle to your dealer. SERVICE PARKING ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the Front and Rear Parking Assist (FRPA) system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Parking Assist on page 9-34. SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM If this message remains on after continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) features will not work. Take the vehicle to your dealer.
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system off. SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are disabled either because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone, or the vehicle is passing through an open area, such as the desert, where there is insufficient data for operation. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. For cleaning, see “Washing the Vehicle†under Exterior Care on page 10-67.
Ride Control System Messages
ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays when the rear drive system is overheating. This message turns off when the rear drive system cools down. If the warning message stays on for a while, you need to reset the warning message. To reset the warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on again. If the message stays on, see your dealer right away. See All-Wheel Drive on page 9-26 for more information. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays if a problem occurs with this system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message
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is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the AWD system needs service. See your dealer. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is first turned on. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control on page 9-28 for more information.
Tire Messages
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 10-45.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-45. TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires is low. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5-19. If a tire pressure message displays, inflate the tires until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10-35, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10, and Tire Pressure on page 10-43. More than one tire pressure message can be received at a time. The DIC also shows the tire
pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22.
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer. TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.
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Vehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings menu. TUNE/MENU: Press the center of the knob or outer ring for radios with navigation to enter the menus and select menu items. Turn the knob or outer ring to scroll through the menus. / BACK: Press to exit or move backward in a menu.
Entering the Personalization Menus 1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu. The key must be in the ON/RUN position.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob or
outer ring to highlight the Vehicle Settings menu.
3. Press the TUNE/MENU knob or
outer ring to select the menu. 4. Press / BACK to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
The following list of menu items may be available:
Languages Time and Date . Radio Settings . Phone Settings . Display Settings . Vehicle Settings
Languages Select Language, then select from the available language(s). Time and Date Select the Time and Date menu and the following may display: . Set Time . Set Date
12 hr / 24 hr Format
Set Time Select to manually set the time. Turn TUNE/MENU knob or outer ring to change the number, then press the knob or outer ring to confirm and go to the next number.
Set Date Select to manually set the date. Turn TUNE/MENU knob or outer ring to change the number, then press the knob or outer ring to confirm and go to the next number.
12 hr / 24 hr Format Select to set the 12/24 hour format.
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Select 12 hr or 24 hr. Radio Settings Select Radio Settings and the following may display: . Auto Volume . Maximum Startup Volume . Radio Favorites
Auto Volume The auto volume feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent. Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.
Maximum Startup Volume Select to manually set the startup volume of the radio. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob or outer ring to increase or decrease the value.
Radio Favorites Select to manually set the number of favorite pages. Select 1−6. Phone Settings Select Phone Settings and the following may display: . Bluetooth . Return to Factory Settings Bluetooth The following list of menu items may be available: . Activation . Device List . Pair Device . Change Bluetooth Code
Activation When on, the system will allow a Bluetooth device to connect. Select On or Off.
Device List Allows the management of a Bluetooth device. Select Connect, Separate, or Delete.
Pair Device Allows the pairing of a new Bluetooth device. See “Bluetooth†in the infotainment manual.
Change Bluetooth Code Manually change or set the code. Return to Factory Settings Select Return to Factory Settings to return Bluetooth to the default settings. Select Yes or No. Display Settings Select Display Settings and the following may display: . Home Page Menu . Display Off
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Home Page Menu Select Home Page Menu and the following may display: . Customize . Sort . Restore Home Page Defaults
Customize Select what icons will be available on the Home Page. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob or outer ring to select an icon, then press the knob or outer ring.
Sort This allows the first Home Page to be customized. See “Home Page†under “Using the System†in the infotainment manual.
Restore Home Page Defaults Select Restore Home Page Defaults to return the Home Page to the default settings. Select Yes or No
Display Off Select to turn the display off. Press or turn any faceplate button to turn the display on. Vehicle Settings The following list of menu items may be available: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision Detection System
Lighting
. Power Door Locks . Remote Lock/Unlock/Start . Return to Factory Settings? Climate and Air Quality If equipped, select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following may display: . Auto Fan Speed . Air Conditioning Mode . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed This allows the selection of the automatic fan speed. This feature sets the climate control fan speed to maintain the interior temperature. Select High, Medium, or Low.
Air Conditioning Mode When on, the Air Conditioning will come on when the vehicle is started. Select On, Off, or Last Setting.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats On vehicles with remote start and heated seats, the heated seats can be set to on or off. Select On or Off.
Auto Defog When selected and high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner or the
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heater. The fan speed may slightly increase to help prevent fogging. When high humidity is no longer detected, the system will return to its prior operation. Select or Deselect.
Auto Rear Defog When selected, this feature turns on the rear defogger at vehicle start when the interior temperature is cold and fog is likely. The auto rear defog function can be disabled by pressing 1. When off, the feature can be turned on by pressing 1. See “Rear Window Defogger†under Climate Control Systems on page 8-1. Select or Deselect. Comfort and Convenience If equipped, select the Comfort and Convenience menu and the following may display: . Easy Exit Driver Seat . Memory Remote Recall
. Chime Volume . Button Volume . Reverse Tilt Mirror . Auto Reverse Gear Wiper
Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle. Select On or Off.
Memory Remote Recall If equipped, this feature recalls the driver seat and outside mirrors to previously stored Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter memory positions when entering the vehicle. See Memory Seats on page 3-6. Select On or Off.
Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Select Normal or High.
Button Volume This allows the selection of the volume level when a button is pressed. Select Normal or High.
Reverse Tilt Mirror This feature tilts the outside mirrors when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) allowing the driver to view the curb for parallel parking. Select On or Off.
Auto Reverse Gear Wiper When selected, the rear wiper will intermittent wipe when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). When deselected, the rear wiper will continuously wipe when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). Select or Deselect.
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Collision Detection System Select the Collision Detection System menu and the following may display: . Side Blind Zone Alert
Side Blind Zone Alert This allows this feature to be turned on or off. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9-36. Select On or Off. Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following may display: . Exit Lighting . Vehicle Locator Lights
Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes.
Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, and most of the interior lamps to turn on briefly when K is pressed. Select or Deselect. Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following may display: . Open Door Anti Lock Out . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock
Open Door Anti Lock Out When selected, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. When deselected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available and the door will lock as programmed through this menu. Select or Deselect.
Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Select All Doors, Driver Door, or OFF.
Delayed Door Lock When selected, this feature will delay the locking of the doors after the last door is closed. Select or Deselect. Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start and the following may display: . Remote Unlock Feedback . Remote Lock Feedback . Remote Door Unlock
Remote Unlock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Flash Lights or Off.
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Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off.
Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. When set to Driver Door, the driver door will unlock the first time K is pressed and all doors will unlock when K is pressed a second time. When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of K. Select Driver Door or All Doors. Return to Factory Settings? Select Return to Factory Settings? to return all vehicle personalization to the default settings. Select Yes or No
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Exterior Lamp Controls
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3
Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-6The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. There are four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic lamp control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights.
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; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. # (Front Fog Lamps, If Equipped): Pess to turn the lamps on or off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6-4. When the lights are on, ; will be lit. See Lamps On Reminder on page 5-21.
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3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): Push the turn signal lever away from you and release, to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is in the ON/ RUN mode.
The exterior lamp control is in AUTO. The engine is running.
When the DRL are on, only the low-beam headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel, and other lamps will not be on. The headlamps automatically change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps go off and the DRL come on. To turn the DRL off or on again, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL cannot be turned off.
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Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps come on automatically. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when they are not needed.
The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the DRL. During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-5. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are
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not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to P or ; to disable this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
| (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press and momentarily hold this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press and momentarily hold again to turn the flashers off.
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may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10-27.
Front Fog Lamps
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. The turn signal flashes three times. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb
If the vehicle is equipped with front fog lamps, the button is on the outboard side of the instrument panel. The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps.
# (Front Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps. If the high-beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. If the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn back on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
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Instrument Panel Illumination Control
Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position.
Dome Lamps
Front and Rear Dome Lamps
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H (Door): When the button is returned to the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened. ' (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps.
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Move the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen.
The rear dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats. 9 (Dome Lamp Override): Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open.
The front dome lamp controls are in the overhead console. ( (Dome Lamp Override): Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open.
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H (Door): When the button is returned to the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened. R (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps.
Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. # or $ (Reading Lamps): Press to turn each lamp on or off.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting The headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, and most of the interior lamps turn on briefly at night or in areas of limited lighting when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome and remaining interior lamps will dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing the RKE transmitter Q button. This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle Locator Lights†under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-30.
Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, backâ€up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in
areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. The exit lighting feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-30.
Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lamps or the manual parking lamps or headlamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time.
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Infotainment System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction
Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.
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Climate Control Systems
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The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
1. Temperature Control 2. Air Delivery Modes 3. Fan Control 4. Recirculation 5. Air Conditioning 6. Rear Window Defogger 7. Defrost
9 (Fan Control): Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob completely to 0 to turn off the fan and air conditioning compressor.
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Temperature Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature setting. Air Delivery Mode Control: Press [, Y , or X to change the direction of the airflow. Air delivery mode settings can be combined. An indicator light comes on in the selected mode button. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. X (Defog): Air is directed to the windshield and side window vents. 0 (Defrost): Press to clear the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
Air Conditioning # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning on or off. An indicator light comes on. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioning compressor will not work. h (Recirculation): Press to turn on the recirculation. An indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated inside the vehicle. It helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or reduce entry of outside air and odors. To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather when the temperature is set to the coldest setting. The recirculation light will not come on. Press h to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air.
Rear Window Defogger 1 (Rear Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The defogger only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
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If equipped, the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.
1. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. Air Delivery Modes 4. Heated Steering Wheel (If
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5. Recirculation 6. Air Conditioning 7. Fan Controls 8. Rear Window Defogger 9. Defrost 10. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
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Automatic Operation 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 or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns off and displays will show the selected settings. To place the system in automatic mode do the following: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort. To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather. The recirculation light
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will not come on. Press h to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air.
English units can be changed to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22.
Manual Operation 9 (Fan Control): Press the lower 9 button to decrease the fan speed. Pressing the lower button longer turns the fan and cooling off. Press the upper 9 button to increase the fan speed. The selected fan speed is indicated by a number on the display screen. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. Air Delivery Modes: Press [, Y, or X to change the direction of the airflow. Air delivery mode settings can be combined. An indicator light comes on in the selected mode button.
Changing the mode cancels the automatic operation and the system goes into manual mode. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. X (Defog): Air is directed to the windshield and side window vents. 0 (Defrost): Press to clear the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the automatic air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioning compressor will not run.
Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. When the indicator light is on, the air conditioner runs automatically to cool the air inside the vehicle or to dry the air needed to defog the windshield faster. h (Recirculation): Press to turn on recirculation. An indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle or reduce entry of outside air and odors. Auto Defog: The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner. If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging, it returns to normal operation. To turn Auto Defog off or on, see "Climate and Air Quality" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-30.
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Rear Window Defogger = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The defogger only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation; see “Climate and Air Quality†under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-30. When auto rear defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. At higher speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously.
For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors, they turn on when the rear window defogger button is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. See Heated Mirrors on page 2-14.
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Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect the radio's ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
M or L (Heated Seats, If Equipped): Press to turn the heated seats on or off. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-8.
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( (Heated Steering Wheel, If Equipped): Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. See Heated Steering Wheel on page 5-2. Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. The system uses the driver’s previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not come on during a remote start. If the vehicle has front heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. The heated seat indicator lights do not come on during a remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-5 and Heated Front Seats on page 3-8.
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Sensors The solar sensor, located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. If the sensor is covered, the automatic climate control system may not work properly.
Air Vents Use the louvers located on the air vents to change the direction of the airflow. Use the thumbwheels near the air vents to control the amount of airflow or to shut off the airflow.
Operation Tips . Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system performance.
. Keep the paths under all seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively.
. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system.
Maintenance
Air Intake Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2. To find out what type of filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11-13. 1. Open the glove box completely and disconnect the damper on the outboard side.
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2. Push in both sides of the glove
box and pull to remove. 3. Open the filter cover by
releasing tabs on both sides and pulling up the cover.
4. Replace the air filter. 5. Close the air filter cover and
reinstall the glove box.
See your dealer if additional assistance is needed.
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Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Driving Environment . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Vehicle Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-7
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-10Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-14
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Parking over ThingsThat Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-23
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Brakes
