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information.

The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑45 for more information.

Lamps On Reminder

Door Ajar Light

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

Cruise Control Light

When the ignition is on, this light stays on until all doors are closed and completely latched. If a door is not closed properly, a chime sounds after the engine is started and the vehicle is not in P (Park).

The cruise control light is white whenever the cruise control is set, and turns green when the cruise control is active.

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 5‑29 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 5‑8
for more information. The vehicle may also have features that can be customized through the controls on the radio. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36 for more information.

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DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons 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.

DIC Buttons

A. SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Press to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed.

B. 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.

C. 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 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 Turn-by-Turn . Battery Level . Power Flow (eAssist Only)

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.

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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 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. 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.

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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.

Battery Level This display, available on some vehicles, shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For example, the display may read Battery Voltage 15.0 Volts. The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage can fluctuate while viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal.

Power Flow (eAssist Only) This display shows the operating mode of the eAssist system and the high voltage battery charge level. The animation indicates the direction of energy flow.

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

Jump Start (eAssist Only)

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.

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 10‑55 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑56
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 5‑32. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10‑12. 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 11‑3 for more information.

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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 10‑14.

Jump Start (eAssist Only) This display allows for on-board jump starting of the vehicle. See “Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)” for more information. Compass The vehicle has a compass display in the DIC. See Compass on page 5‑5 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.

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 10‑30 for more information.

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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 10‑29. STEP ON BRAKE 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 9‑38 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 9‑38
for more information. SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system. When this message is displayed, the brake boost assist motor might be heard operating and you might notice pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal under these conditions. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when there is a problem with the electric parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑38 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 5‑5. – – – Three dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service. See your dealer for service.

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.

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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 10‑20. 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 10‑24.

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 10‑14 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25 for information on how to reset the system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑12 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 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 10‑12. 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.

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Fuel System Messages

FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible.

Key and Lock Messages

NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays when the transmitter battery is weak on vehicles with keyless access. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑4 for more information. REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced.

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Object Detection System Messages

Ride Control System Messages

PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the park assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑48. SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑48 for more information. See your dealer for service.

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.

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SPORT MODE ON This message displays when using the interactive drive control. See Interactive Drive Control System on page 9‑44 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.

Starting the Vehicle Messages

JUMP START ACTIVE WAIT TO START This message displays while performing an on-board jump start of the vehicle. See “Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)” for more information. JUMP START COMPLETE ATTEMPT START This message displays while performing an on-board jump start of the vehicle. See “Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)” for more information. JUMP START DISABLED SEE OWNERS MANUAL This message displays if there is a problem with the on-board jump start system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

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 5‑23. 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 10‑45, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑53.

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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 5‑25. 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 10‑56 for more information. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑56 for more information.

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Transmission Messages

Window 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 ignition or 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.

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 2‑18 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 2‑18 for more information.

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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. Multifunction 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 Multifunction knob to

highlight Vehicle Settings.

3. Press the center of the

Multifunction 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 Multifunction knob to highlight the menu. Press the knob to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information.

Climate and Air Quality Select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following will be displayed: . Auto Fan Speed (Dual Automatic

Climate Control System)

. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats . Auto Area Zone Temp

(Dual Automatic Climate Control System)

. Auto Defog (Dual Automatic

Climate Control System)

. Auto Rear Defog Auto Fan Speed This allows selection of the automatic fan speed to run lower or higher than normal. Press the Multifunction 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.

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Remote Start Auto Heat Seats When on, this feature will turn the heated seats, if equipped, on when using remote start on cold days. Press the Multifunction knob when Remote Start Heated Seats is highlighted to open the manu. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the knob to confirm this selection and return 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 Multifunction 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 function to be turned on or off. Press the Multifunction 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.

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 Multifunction 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 Multifunction 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 Multifunction knob when Park Assist is highlighted to select On or Off. Press BACK to return to the last menu.

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Language Select the Language menu and the following will be displayed: . English

Francais . Espanol Turn the Multifunction 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 Multifunction 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 Multifunction 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. 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 Multifunction knob when Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out 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 doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press the Multifunction 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 door lock button or Q on the RKE transmitter twice to override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors.

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Press the Multifunction 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 Multifunction 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.

Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the Multifunction 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 " on the RKE transmitter. Press the Multifunction 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 " is pressed and all doors will unlock when " is pressed a second time. When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of ". Press the Multifunction 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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Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Universal Remote System Programming

If the vehicle has this feature, you will see these buttons with one LED indicator next to them in the overhead console.

This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1,1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist with programming the Universal Remote system.

Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Remote system programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Remote system buttons be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons” later in this section. When programming a garage door, park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate being programmed. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in the hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

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Programming the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1‐800‐355‐3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held

transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit).

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2. At the same time, press and

3. Press and hold for five seconds

hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three Universal Remote system buttons to be used to operate the garage door. Do not release the Universal Remote system button or the hand-held transmitter button until the indicator light changes from a slowly to a rapidly flashing light. You now may release both buttons. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section.

the newly trained Universal Remote system button (the button selected in Step 2) while observing the indicator light and garage door activation.

If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door starts to move when the Universal Remote system button is pressed and released, then the programming is complete. There is no need to continue programming Steps 4 through 6. If the Universal Remote system indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, then turns to a constant light and the garage door does not move, continue with programming Steps 4
through 6. It may be helpful to have another person assist with the remaining Steps 4
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Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold for two seconds the Universal Remote system button, selected in Step 2 to control the garage door, and then release it. If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, and then release.

The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door. To program the remaining two Universal Remote system buttons, begin with Step 1 of “Programming the Universal Remote System.”

Gate Operator and Canadian Programming If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1‐800‐355‐3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming the Universal Remote System” procedures, regardless of where

“Learn” or “Smart” Button 4. After Steps 1 through 3 have

been completed, locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.

5. Firmly press and release the

“Learn” or “Smart” button. After pressing this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 6.

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you live, replace Step 2 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Remote system button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system. The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” to complete.

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Universal Remote System Operation

Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Remote system device: 1. Press and hold down the

two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds.

2. Release both buttons.

Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote system buttons: 1. Press and hold the desired

Universal Remote system button. Do not release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 of the section “Programming the Universal Remote System.”

If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1‐800‐355‐3515 or go to www.homelink.com. You may also call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 13‑4.

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Lighting

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
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. In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) on

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automatic transmission vehicles, and when the parking brake is released on manual transmission vehicles. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

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

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

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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.

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. 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 ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. The light sensor determines it is daytime. The parking brake is released or the vehicle is not in P (Park).

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.

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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.

The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. 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.

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.

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Hazard Warning Flashers

| (Hazard Warning Flashers): Press this button located on the instrument panel above the audio 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.

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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. 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 10‑39.

Fog Lamps

If the fog lamps are turned on while the exterior lamp switch is in the AUTO position, the headlamps come on automatically. # (Fog Lamps): 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.

To turn on the fog lamps, the ignition and the headlamps or parking lamps must be on.

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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

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

The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. To operate: ( (Off): Turns the lamps off. H (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.

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Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps.

The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console. # or $ : 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 K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑4. 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 lamps 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 Q on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

This feature can be activated or deactivated in the Configuration Settings menu in the infotainment display. Press CONFIG on the audio system to call up the menu. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36.

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 lights and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off.

For vehicles with keyless access, the exterior lights and dome lamps automatically turn on when a door is opened after the ignition is turned off. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑19. The exterior lights turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36.

Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery.

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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 5‑29. 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 (Radio with CD) . . . . . 7-3
Overview (Radio with CD and

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-25

Audio Players

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-38
Bluetooth

(Infotainment Controls) . . . . . 7-40

Bluetooth

(Voice Recognition) . . . . . . . . 7-44

Trademarks and License Agreements

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50

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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.

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The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑27 for more information. Navigation System For vehicles with a navigation system, see the separate navigation 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.

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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 9‑3. 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.

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Overview (Radio with CD)

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.

C. s / ©

Radio: Seeks the previous station.

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CD: Select the previous track or rewinds within a track.

D. CONFIG

Opens the Settings menu.

E. ¨ / \

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

F. 3 / O

Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.

G. Buttons 1 to 6

Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.

H. FAV 1/2/3

Radio: Opens the favorites list.

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I.

INFO

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

J. AS 1/2

Radio: Opens the autostore list.

K. Z

Removes a disc from the CD slot.

L. Multifunction Knob

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

Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help with this by disabling some features when driving. A grayed-out function is not available when the vehicle is moving. All functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Do the following before driving: . Become familiar with the

infotainment system operation, buttons on the faceplate, and touch-sensitive screen buttons. . Set up the audio by presetting

favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.

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. Set up phone numbers in

advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or a single voice command for vehicles equipped with phone capability. { WARNING

Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often while using the navigation system could cause a crash and you or others could be injured or killed. Focus your attention on driving and limit glances at the moving map on the navigation screen. Use voice guidance whenever possible.

The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and the touch screen. See “Infotainment Control Buttons” in this section for more information.

A. HOME B. SRCE (Source) C. s / © (Previous/Reverse) D. CONFIG (Configuration Menu) E. ¨ \ (Next/Forward) F. 3 / O (Volume/Power) G. Buttons 1 to 6

INFO (Information)

H. H (Clock Menu) I. J. V / $ (Phone Menu/Mute) K. TONE L. BACK M. CD Slot N. Multifunction Knob

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O. w j (Play/Pause) P. Z (Eject) Q. FAV 1/2/3 (Favorite Pages 1-3) R. AS 1/2
Infotainment Control Buttons The buttons on the faceplate are used to start primary functions while using the infotainment system. 3 / O (Volume/Power): 1. Press to turn the system on

and off.

2. Turn to adjust the volume. w j (Play/Pause): Press w j to start, pause, and resume playback. See CD Player on page 7‑26 and MP3 on page 7‑29 for more information. SRCE (Source): Press to change the audio sources such as AM-FM Radio, XM™ (if equipped), CD, and AUX.

TONE: Press to access the sound menu screen to adjust bass, midrange, and treble. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑15 for more information. INFO (Information): Press to toggle through an audio information screen. CONFIG (Configure): Press to adjust features for radio, display, phone, vehicle, and time. HOME: See “Home Page” following in this section. Multifunction Knob (Menu/ Select): Turn to highlight a feature. Press to activate the highlighted feature. V / $ (Phone/Mute): See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑38
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑40 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑44 for more information. Press to mute the audio system.

BACK: Press to return to the previous screen in a menu. If on a page accessed directly by a faceplate button or Home Page screen button, pressing BACK will go to the previous menu. FAV 1/2/3 (Favorite Pages 1-3): Press to display the current page number above the preset buttons. The stored stations for each list display on the touch-sensitive preset buttons at the bottom of the screen. The number of preset FAV lists can be changed in the Configuration Menu. s © (Seek Down/Previous): 1. Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning.

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2. Press and hold to quickly

reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7‑26 and MP3 on page 7‑29 for more information.

3. For AM, FM, or XM (if equipped),

press to seek to the previous strong station.

¨ \ (Next/Seek Up): 1. Press to seek the next track. 2. Press and hold to fast forward

through a track.

3. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7‑26 and MP3 on page 7‑29 for more information.

4. For AM, FM, or XM (if equipped),

press to seek to the next strong station.

Preset Buttons (1-6): The preset buttons numbered one through six can be used to select stored AM, FM, and XM (if equipped) stations. H : Press to set the time. Z (Eject): Press to eject a disc from the CD player. See CD Player on page 7‑26. Touch Screen Buttons Touch screen buttons are on the screen and highlighted when a feature is available. Some toggle screen buttons highlight when active and gray out when inactive. Home Page The infotainment system displays a home page that makes accessing many of the features an easy process.

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Back: If on page two of the Home Page, press Back to return to page one of the Home Page. If on page one, Back serves no function. Home: While navigating through other menus, press to go back to the Home Page to start a different feature. FAV: Press to display a page of stored (favorite) AM, FM, or XM (if equipped) stations. Keep pressing FAV to scroll through the favorite pages. Info: Press to toggle through an audio information screen. The Home Page Menu lists the options Customize Home Page and Restore Home Page Defaults. Out of all available Home Page icons, up to eight icons can be selected and sorted for the first Home Page screen.

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Home Page Features Various functions are disabled when the vehicle is moving. Press the Now Playing screen button to display the active source page. The sources available are AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, USB/iPod, and AUX. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑15, Satellite Radio on page 7‑20, CD Player on page 7‑26, and Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑30. Press the Phone screen button to display the Phone main page. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑38 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑40 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑44.

Press the FM screen button to display the FM main page and play the current or last tuned FM station. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑15. Press the AM screen button to display the AM main page and play the current or last tuned AM station. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑15. Press the XM screen button (if equipped) to display the XM main