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mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC).

The DLC is under the instrument panel near the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed.

The vehicle may not pass inspection if:

The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is off. The critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.

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Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.

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The Brake System Warning Light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

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Electric Parking Brake Light

The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.

If the light comes on while driving, a chime sounds. Pull off the road and stop. The pedal might be harder to push or go closer to the floor. It might also take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑74.

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The parking brake status light comes on when the brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake system. A SERVICE PARKING BRAKE message may also display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Brake System Messages on page 5‑26 for more information. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer.

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The brake warning light should come on briefly when the ignition is placed in ON/RUN. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If this light comes on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven, but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible. See Parking Brake on page 9‑31 for more information.

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but

not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑16. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22 for all brake related DIC messages.

Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light

This light comes on to indicate that there is a malfunction in the system. See your dealer for service. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑42 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22 for more information.

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Traction Off Light

See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36 for more information.

StabiliTrak® OFF Light

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light

This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off or if there is a problem with the TCS. If the light comes on and stays on while the system is turned on, the vehicle needs service. A message also appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑29 for more information.

This light comes on when the StabiliTraK system is turned off. If the Traction Control System (TCS) is off, wheel spin is not limited. If StabiliTrak is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak system and the warning light turns off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36 for more information.

The Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on while certain DIC messages display, this indicates that the TCS and StabiliTrak systems are not working or are disabled.

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If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. Check the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it is because of the driver turning off the feature(s), or because the system is not working properly and the vehicle requires service. If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is not limited. If the StabiliTrak system is disabled, the system does not aid in maintaining directional control of the vehicle. If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. Check the DIC messages for details to determine which system is working. If the LOW TRACTION message appears, the system is limiting wheel spin. If a message appears in the DIC, the system is aiding in maintaining directional control of the vehicle.

See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34 for more information. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑29 for more information on the messages associated with this 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. A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See Tire Messages on page 5‑30 for more information. 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 10‑49
for more information.

When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the TPMS. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑52 for more information.

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Engine Oil Pressure Light

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Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.

The oil pressure 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.

Low Fuel Warning Light

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 (A) 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. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22 for more information.

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High-Beam On Light

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The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 for more information.

Lamps On Reminder

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. This light comes on when the ignition is turned from LOCK/OFF to ON/RUN and stays on if the vehicle is immobilized. This happens when an incorrect key or an unprogrammed key is used to start the vehicle. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Security on page 2‑9 for more information.

The high-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information.

Front Fog Lamp Light

For vehicles with the lamps on reminder light, it comes on when the lights are in use.

For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes on when the fog 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 for more information. All messages appear in the DIC display located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. On some models, the DIC may have some warning lights or indicators shown in the top portion of the display. See Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators on page 5‑7
for more information. The vehicle may also have features that can be customized through the controls on the radio. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31 for more information.

The cruise control light is white whenever the cruise control is set, and turns green when the cruise control is active. The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑39 for more information.

Door Ajar Light

This light comes when a door is open or not securely latched.

DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons located on the turn signal lever located on the left side of the steering wheel. 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.

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DIC Buttons

MENU: Press to get to the Trip/ Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. w x (Thumbwheel): Use to scroll through the items in each menu. 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. SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Press to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed.

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Trip/Fuel Menu Items Press MENU on the turn signal lever until Trip/Fuel Information Menu is displayed. Use w x to scroll through the following menu items:

Trip 1
Trip 2
Fuel Range Fuel Economy

. Average Vehicle Speed

Timer

. Digital Speedometer

Turn-by-Turn

Trip 1 and Trip 2
This display shows 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 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 both the average fuel economy and the instantaneous fuel economy. They are shown in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). Average fuel economy is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. The average fuel economy can be reset by pressing SET/CLR while the Fuel Economy display is showing.

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The instantaneous fuel economy reflects only the current fuel economy and changes frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average economy, this display cannot be reset.

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 briefly while Timer is displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SET/CLR.

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.

Turn-by-Turn This display is used for the Navigation System Turn-by-Turn guidance. See the Navigation manual, if the vehicle has navigation, for more information.

Vehicle Information Menu Items Press MENU on the turn signal lever until Vehicle Information Menu is displayed. Use w x to scroll through the following menu items: . Unit

Tire Pressure

. Remaining Oil Life

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 displays on the cluster and DIC to either metric or English (US) measurements.

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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 10‑51 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑52
for more information.

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 5‑28. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. In addition to the Engine Oil Life System

monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance 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 10‑13. Compass The vehicle has a compass display in the DIC. See Compass on page 5‑4 for more information.

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.

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Battery Voltage and Charging Messages

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 certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. 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 10‑27 for more information.

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Brake System Messages

BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑26. PRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message is displayed if you attempt to release the electric parking brake without the brake pedal applied. See Parking Brake on page 9‑31 for more information.

RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH This message is displayed if the electric parking brake is on while the vehicle is in motion. Release it before you attempt to drive. See Parking Brake on page 9‑31 for more information. SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when there is a problem with the electric parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑31 for more information. Take the vehicle to your dealer.

Compass Messages

CAL This message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated. See Compass on page 5‑4. – – – Three dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service. See your dealer for service.

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Door Ajar Messages

DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message will display when the driver door is open. Close the door completely. HOOD OPEN This message will display when the hood is open. Close the hood completely. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message will display when the driver side rear door is open. Close the door completely. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message will display when the front passenger door is open. Close the door completely. RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message will display when the passenger side rear door is open. Close the door completely.

TRUNK OPEN This message will display when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely.

Engine Cooling System Messages

A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive the vehicle. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT This message will display if the coolant is low. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑18. 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.

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HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑21.

Engine Oil Messages

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑13 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22 for information on how to reset the system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2
for more information.

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 This message displays when the engine oil level is too low. Check the oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

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 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.

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Key and Lock Messages

REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced.

Object Detection System Messages

PARK ASSIST OFF This message is displayed when the park assist system has been turned off. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑42. SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message is displayed if there is a problem with the park assist system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Ride Control System Messages

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See your dealer for service. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak® system. If this message appears, try to reset the system. Stop; turn off the engine for at least 15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is a problem. See your dealer for service. The vehicle is safe to drive; however, you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly.

SPORT MODE ON This message displays when using the interactive drive control. See Interactive Drive Control System on page 9‑38 for more information. 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 turned on.

Anti-theft Alarm System Messages

THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition.

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Tire Messages

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 appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10‑42, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑49. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the SET/CLR button.

The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. 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 10‑52 for more information. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑52 for more information.

Transmission Messages

SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer.

SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when attempting to remove the key from the vehicle if the vehicle is not in P (Park). 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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Window Messages

OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER WINDOW This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed. If the vehicle's battery has been recharged or disconnected, you will need to reprogram each front window for the express-up feature to work. See Power Windows on page 2‑12 for more information. OPEN, THEN CLOSE PASSENGER WINDOW This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed. If the vehicle's battery has been recharged or disconnected, you will need to reprogram each front window for the express-up feature to work. See Power Windows on page 2‑12 for more information.

Vehicle Personalization The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings Menu. Z Knob: Press the center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items. Turn the knob 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.

2. Turn the Z knob to highlight

Vehicle Settings.

3. Press the center of the Z

knob to select the Vehicle Settings menu.

The following list of menu items will be available: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision/Detection Systems

Languages Lighting

. Power Door Locks . Remote Lock/Unlock/Start . Return to Factory Settings Turn the Z knob to highlight the menu. Press the knob to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information.

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Climate and Air Quality Select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following will be displayed: . Auto Fan Speed . Air Conditioning Mode . Auto Area Zone Temp . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog

Auto Fan Speed This allows selection of the automatic fan speed to run lower or higher than normal. Press the Z knob when Auto Fan Speed is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight High, Medium, or Low. Press the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.

Air Conditioning Mode This allows selection of automatic start of the air conditioning upon vehicle start. Selecting On indicates the air conditioning will be on when the vehicle is started. Selecting Off turns the air conditioning off each time the vehicle is started. Last Setting will resume the last setting when the vehicle was shut off. Press the Z knob when Air Conditioning Mode is highlighted. Turn the knob to highlight On, Off, or Last Setting. Press the knob to confirm the selection and go back to the last menu.

Auto Area Zone Temp This allows selection of the number of zones of temperature control upon vehicle start. Selecting Single Zone automatically resets the passenger temperature setting the same as the driver's for every

vehicle start. The air conditioning system will operate using only the driver's setting until the passenger temperature setting is changed. Selecting Dual Zone or Last Setting will keep the passenger temperature adjustment separate from the driver's setting all the time. Press the Z knob when Auto Area Zone Temp is highlighted. Turn the knob to highlight Single Zone, Dual Zone, or Last Setting. Press the knob to confirm the selection and go back to the last menu.

Auto Defog This allows the auto defog to be turned on or off on dual zone climate control systems. Press the Z knob when Auto Defog is highlighted to select On or Off. Turn the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.

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Auto Rear Defog This allows the auto rear defog to be turned on or off. This feature will automatically turn on the rear defogger when it is cold outside. Press the Z knob when Auto Rear Defog is highlighted to select On or Off. Turn the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu. Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and Chime Volume will be displayed.

Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press the Z knob when Chime Volume is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Normal or High. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Collision/Detection Systems Select the Collision/Detection Systems menu and Park Assist will be displayed.

Park Assist This allows the Ultrasonic Parking Assist feature to be turned on or off. Press the Z knob when Park Assist is highlighted to select On or Off. Press BACK to return to the last menu. Language Select the Language menu and the following will be displayed: . English

Francais . Espanol Turn the Z knob to select the language. Press BACK to return to the last menu.

Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Vehicle Locator Lights . Exit Lighting

Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the vehicle locator lights to be turned on or off. Press the Z knob when Vehicle Locator Lights is highlighted to select On or Off. Turn the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Press the Z knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed: . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock

Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available and the door will lock as programmed through this menu. Press the Z knob when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted to select On or Off. Turn the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).

Press the Z knob when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal delayed locking is in use. Press either the power lock button or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice to override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors. Press the Z knob when Delayed Door Lock is highlighted to select On or Off. Press BACK to return to the last menu.

Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start and the following will be displayed: . Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Remote Lock Feedback . Remote Door Unlock

Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the Z knob when Remote Unlock Light Feedback is highlighted to select On or Off. Turn the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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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. Press the Z knob when Remote Lock Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. Press the Z knob when Remote Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Driver Door or All Doors. When set to Driver

Door, the driver door will unlock the first time the unlock button is pressed and all doors will unlock when the button is pressed a second time. When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of the unlock button. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Return to Factory Settings Select Return to Factory Settings to return all of the vehicle personalization to the default settings. Turn the knob to select Yes or No. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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Instruments and Controls

2 NOTES

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Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Automatic Headlamp

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-6

The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel on the outboard side of the steering wheel. Turn the control to the following positions: O (Off): Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode.

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In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate once the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and manual transmission vehicles when the parking brake is released. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. The current status of the AUTO system is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

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2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

. Parking Lamps

Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the ignition is off and the exterior lamps are on.

Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 Headlamp High/Low‐Beam Changer: Push the turn signal/lane change 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.

The DRL system turns on the low-beam headlamps at a reduced brightness. For vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, the dedicated DRL will come on when all of the following conditions are met:

The engine is running. The exterior lamp band is in AUTO. The light sensor determines it is daytime.

When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. The DRL turn off when the headlamps are turned to O or the ignition is off.

This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the high‐beam headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal/lane change lever toward you, and release.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 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.

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Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically.

When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to daytime running lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off.

Hazard Warning Flashers

There is a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor. Otherwise the headlamps will come on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel.

| Hazard Warning Flasher: Press this button located on the instrument panel above the audio

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system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. The hazard warning flashers turn on automatically if the airbags deploy.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes 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. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times.

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The turn and lane‐change signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position. If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑36.

Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

To turn on the fog lamps, the ignition and the headlamps or parking lamps must be on. If the fog lamps are turned on while the exterior lamp switch is in the AUTO position, the headlamps come on automatically. # : Press to turn on or off. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D : Move and hold the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights.

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Dome Lamps

Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps. The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console.

The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. To operate: * (Off): Turns the lamps off. 1 (Door): Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. + (On): Keeps the lamps on all the time. The interior lamps turn on automatically if the airbags are deployed.

# $ : Press to turn each lamp on or off. The rear reading lamps are located in the headliner.

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Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back‐up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) K is pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. When the driver door is opened, all control lights, Driver Information Center (DIC) lights and door pocket lights turn on. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome and remaining interior lights will dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing the RKE Q button. This feature can be activated or deactivated in the Configuration Settings menu in the Info Display.

Press CONFIG on the audio system to call up the menu. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31.

Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back‐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 5‑31.

Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. To prevent battery discharge while driving, the following systems are reduced automatically in two stages and then turned off: . Heated rear window and mirrors . Heated seats

Fan

In the second stage, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message is displayed confirming the activation of the battery discharge protection. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑26. If the exterior lamps or any interior lights are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery power protection system automatically turns the lamp off after about 10 minutes.

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Infotainment System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-14

Audio Players

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Phone

Introduction

Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features.

{ WARNING

Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving.

This system provides access to many audio and non‐audio listings.

Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-20
Bluetooth (Infotainment

Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

Bluetooth (Voice

Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

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To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the

operation and controls of the audio system.

. Set up the tone, speaker

adjustments, and preset radio stations.

For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. Notice: Contact your dealer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off.

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See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21 for more information. Navigation System For vehicles with a navigation system, see the separate Navigation System Manual.

Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.

A. RADIO/BAND

B. CD/AUX

Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source.

Selects the CD player or an external audio source.

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Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Select the previous track or rewinds within a track.

D. CONFIG

Opens the Settings menu.

E. ¨ \

H. FAV 1/2/3

Radio: Opens the favorites list.

I.

INFO

Radio: Shows available information about the current station. CD: Shows available information about the current track.

Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.

J. AS 1/2

Radio: Opens the autostore list.

K. Z

F. 3 O

Removes a disc from the CD slot.

Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.

L. Z

G. Buttons 1 to 6

Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.

Opens menus, highlights menu items, or sets numeric values while in a menu.

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Radio: Manually selects radio stations. CD: Selects tracks.

M. CD Slot N. BACK

Menu: Moves one level back. Character Input: Deletes the last character.

O. TONE

Opens the Tone Settings menu.

P. V / $

Opens the Phone main menu. Mutes the audio system.

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Operation

Controls The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, menus shown on the display, and steering wheel controls, if equipped. Turning the System On or Off 3 O (Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on and off.

Automatic Switch‐Off If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is turned off, the system will turn off automatically after 10 minutes. Volume Control 3 O (Volume/Power): Turn to adjust the volume. V / $ (Phone/Mute): For vehicles with OnStar®, press and hold V / $ to mute the infotainment system. To cancel mute, press and hold V / $ again, or turn the 3 O knob.

For vehicles without OnStar®, press V / $ to mute the infotainment system. To cancel mute, press V / $ again, or turn the 3 O knob. Menu System

Controls The Z knob and the BACK button are used to navigate the menu system. Z (Menu/Select): Press to: . Enter the menu system. . Select or activate the highlighted

menu option.

. Confirm a set value.

Turn a system setting on or off.

Turn to: . Highlight a menu option. . Select a value.

BACK: Press to: . Exit a menu. . Return from a submenu screen

to the previous menu screen. . Delete the last character in a

sequence.

Selecting a Menu Option

1. Turn the Z knob to move

the highlighted bar.

2. Press the Z knob to select

the highlighted option.

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Setting a Value

Entering a Character Sequence

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An arrow on the right‐hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options.

Activating a Setting

1. Turn the Z knob to change the current value of the setting. 2. Press the Z knob to confirm

the setting.

Turning a Function On or Off

1. Turn the Z knob to highlight

the setting.

2. Press the Z knob to

activate the setting.

1. Turn the Z knob to highlight

the function.

2. Press the Z knob to turn the

function on or off.

1. Turn the Z knob to highlight

the character.

2. Press the Z knob to select

the character.

Press the BACK button to delete the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source. To quickly reset an audio setting value to 0: 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select the audio setting.

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3. Press and hold the Z knob

until the value changes to 0.

Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass

1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Treble, Midrange,

or Bass.

3. Select the value. Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

Adjusting the Fader and Balance

1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Fader or Balance. 3. Select the value. Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) For vehicles that have an equalizer:

Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu. System Settings

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. The level of volume compensation can be selected, or the auto volume feature can be turned off.

1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select EQ. 3. Select the setting.

1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Auto Volume. 4. Select the setting.

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Configuring the Number of Favorites Pages

5. Press the BACK button to go

back to the System Configuration menu.

Maximum Startup Volume The maximum volume played when the radio is first turned on can be set.

To configure the number of available favorites pages: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Radio Favorites. 4. Select the number of available

favorites pages.

5. Press the BACK button to go

back to the System Configuration menu.

1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Maximum Startup

Volume.

4. Select the setting. 5. Press the BACK button to go

back to the System Configuration menu.

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Radio

AM-FM Radio

Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are: RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM™, if equipped. Z (Menu/Select): Turn to search for stations and press to navigate the available menus. INFO: Press to display additional information that may be available for the current song. s © / ¨ \ : Press to search for stations. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to select preset stations. FAV 1/2/3: Press to open the favorites list and select favorites pages.

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AS 1/2: Press to open the autostore list and select autostore pages. RDS (Radio Data System) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This feature only works when the information from the radio station is available. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display. Radio Menus Radio menus are available for AM and FM. Push the Z knob to open the main radio menu for that band.