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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 2‑3.

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REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Object Detection System Messages

PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the parking assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑43.

SERVICE PARKING ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the parking assist system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑43 for more information.

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 (except GS) on page 9‑38 or Interactive Drive Control System (GS Only) on page 9‑40 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.

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Security 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).” 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).”

JUMP START DISABLED SEE OWNERS MANUAL This message displays if there is a problem with the on-board jump start system, or the 12 volt battery is too low to perform an on-board jump start. Try using jumper cables and performing a normal jump start. See “Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only).” Take the vehicle to your dealer for service if this message continues to be displayed.

Tire Messages

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑51.

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑51. 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 5‑22. 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 10‑41, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑48.

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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 5‑24.

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 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.

Window Messages

OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ 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 2‑17.

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.

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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

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. 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 may be displayed: . Auto Fan Speed . Auto Compartment Zone Temp

. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats . 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 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.

Auto Compartment Zone Temp This allows the selection of how the climate control system will operate upon vehicle start. Selecting Single Zone automatically resets the passenger temperature setting the same as the driver's for every vehicle start. The climate control 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 Compartment 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.

Remote Start Auto Heat Seats When on, this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. Press the Multifunction knob when Remote Start Auto Heat Seats is highlighted. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. 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.

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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 the following will be displayed: . Chime Volume . Button Chime

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.

Button Chime This allows Button Chime to be turned on or off. Press the Multifunction knob when Button Chime is highlighted to select On or Off. Turn the knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu. Language Select the Language menu and the following will be displayed: . English

Francais Canadien . Espanol Mexicano 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.

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

Open 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 Open 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.

Delay 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. Press the Multifunction knob when Delay 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 . Passive Door Unlock . Passive Door Lock . Remote Left In Vehicle

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.

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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 K 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 K is pressed and all doors will unlock when K is pressed a second time. When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of K. Press the Multifunction knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Passive Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors are unlocked by pressing the button on the outside door handle. Press the Multifunction knob when Passive Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Passive Door Lock This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle. Press the Multifunction knob when Passive Door Lock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On with Horn Chirp, ON, or OFF. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Remote Left In Vehicle This allows the Remote Left In Vehicle reminder feature to be turned on or off. If on, the horn will chirp if a remote is left in the vehicle. Press the Multifunction knob when Remote Left In Vehicle is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. 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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Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑20 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 indicator light next to them in the overhead console. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate

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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. 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.

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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).

2. At the same time, press and

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.

3. Press and hold for five seconds

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 4–6.

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 4–6. It may be helpful to have another person assist with the remaining Steps 4–6.

“Learn” or “Smart” Button

4. After Steps 1–3 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.

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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 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.

5. Firmly press and release the

6.

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

The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door.

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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 under “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 (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3
Turn and Lane-Change

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

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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 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 lever away from you and release, to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.

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

Flash-to-Pass To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever 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 vehicle may have a DRL disabling function. When the DRL are on and a turn signal is activated, the DRL on that side will be off until the turn signal goes off.

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

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Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to P or ; to disable this feature.

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| (Hazard Warning Flashers): Press this button 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.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument 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

There is a light sensor 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. 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.

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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 may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑35.

Fog Lamps

To turn on the fog lamps, if equipped, the ignition and the headlamps or parking lamps must be on. If the fog lamps are turned on while the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position, the headlamps come on automatically. # (Fog Lamps, If Equipped): Press to turn on or off. An indicator light on the instrument 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.

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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.

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Dome Lamps

Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps.

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

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. 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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Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome lamp, 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 2‑3. 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, then the dome lamp and remaining interior lights dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑34.

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 lamps and dome lamps automatically turn on when a door is opened after the ignition is turned off. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑15. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑34.

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 5‑29. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-15

Audio Players

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-22
Bluetooth (Infotainment

Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

Bluetooth (Voice

Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

Trademarks and License Agreements

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34

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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 infotainment tasks while driving.

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

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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.

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 9‑23. The vehicle may have a base radio that is included in this manual. See the separate infotainment manual for information on the connective radio and the navigation system, audio players, phone, and voice recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).

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.

Overview 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.

1. HOME

2. SRCE (Source)

Press to go to the Home Page. See “Home Page” in this section.

Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, XM (if equipped), Pandora, Stitcher, CD, USB, AUX, or Bluetooth Audio.

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3. s © (Previous/Reverse)

5. ¨ \ (Next/Forward)

8. H (Clock Menu)

CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7‑15 or Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18. AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press to seek to the previous strong station.

4. CONFIG (Configuration Menu)

Press to adjust features for Languages, Time and Date, Radio Settings, Phone Settings, Display Settings, and Vehicle Settings.

CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press to seek the next track. CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7‑15 or Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18. AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press to seek to the previous strong station.

6. 3 / O (Volume/Power)

Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

7. Buttons 1−6

When using AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), the preset buttons can be used to select stored stations.

Press to set the time. Press + or − to increase or decrease the hours and minutes displayed on the clock. See “Clock” in the owner manual. INFO (Information)

Press to display available source information.

9.

10. V / $ (Phone/Mute)

Press to enter the phone main screen. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑22 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑24 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑27 or OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Press and hold to mute and unmute the infotainment system.

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11. TONE

15. w j (Play/Pause)

Press to access the Tone Settings menu screen to adjust Bass, Mid (Midrange), Treble, EQ, Fade, and Balance. Tone settings are specific to each source. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑9.

12. BACK

Press to return to the previous screen in a menu.

13. CD Slot 14. Multifunction Knob

Press to enter the menu for the current band or media. Turn to highlight a feature. Press to activate the highlighted feature. Turn to manually change the radio station.

Press to pause or resume playback. This feature is unavailable for AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). See CD Player on page 7‑15
or Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18.

16. Z (Eject)

Press to eject a disc from the CD player. See CD Player on page 7‑15. 17. FAV 1/2/3 (Favorite Pages)

Press to display or change the current favorite page number above the preset buttons. Keep pressing to scroll through the favorites pages. The stored stations for each list display on the bottom of the screen. The number of preset Favorite Pages can be changed by pressing the Config button on the Home Page, then

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pressing Radio Settings, and then pressing Number of Favorite Pages.

18. AS 1/2 (Autostore)

Autostore Autostore searches and stores six FM and six AM stations with the strongest signal. To use autostore: 1. Press SRCE to select FM or AM. 2. Press AS 1/2 for at least

two seconds. The radio then searches for available stations. 3. The radio automatically stores the six strongest stations found as autostore presets

Press the AS 1/2 button to alternate between the autostore stations and favorites. AS displays on the radio when using autostore presets. Autostore does not delete previously stored favorite stations.

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Autostore does not function with XM radio stations, if equipped. Infotainment Control Buttons The buttons on the faceplate are used to start primary functions while using the infotainment system. 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 it easy to access. Back: Page, press Back to return to page 1 of the Home Page. If on page 1, Back serves no function. Home: While navigating through other menus, press to go back to the Home Page to start a different feature.

If on page 2 of the Home

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. 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 7‑9, Satellite Radio on page 7‑11, CD Player on page 7‑15, and Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18. Press the Phone screen button to display the Phone main page. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑22
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑24 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑27.

Press the Config screen button to display the Config main page. From this display, you can adjust features such as time and date, radio, phone, vehicle, and display. Press the Tone screen button to display the Tone main page. Adjust the tone and speakers by pressing

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the screen buttons to change the levels of sound for treble, midrange, bass, fade, and balance. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑9. 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 7‑9. 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 7‑9. Press the XM screen button (if equipped) to display the XM main page and play the current or last tuned XM channel. See Satellite Radio on page 7‑11. Press the CD screen button to display the CD main page and play the current or last CD track selected. See CD Player on page 7‑15. Press the USB screen button to display the USB main page and play the current or last track selected. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18.

Press the AUX screen button to access any connected auxiliary device. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18. For eAssist vehicles, press the Energy screen button to display the Power Flow display. The Power Flow display indicates the energy flow direction, the high voltage battery charge level, and the current eAssist operating mode. Press the Energy screen button to display the Power Flow display indicates the energy flow direction, the high voltage battery charge level, and the current eAssist operating mode. The Configuration Menu is used to adjust features and preferences, such as Sound, Radio, Nav (Navigation), Display, or Clock Settings. 1. Press the Config screen button

on the Home Page or the CONFIG button on the faceplate.

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2. Touch-tap the scroll bar until the

desired option displays. Select the desired settings to change.

Languages The vehicle supports English, French (Canadian), and Spanish. The default language is English. To change the display language, see Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑34 for more information. Time and Date Settings From the Time and Date Settings screen button, press to display the Time and Date Settings menu. Set Time: Press + or − to increase or decrease the Hours and Minutes displayed on the clock. Set Date: Press + or − to increase or decrease the day. Set Time Format: Press the 12 HR screen button for standard time; press the 24 HR screen button for military time.

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Set Date Format: Depending on the region, the following date formats may be available: MM/DD/ YYYY, DD.MM.YYYY, or YYYY/ MM/DD. Radio Settings Press the Config button on the Home Page or the CONFIG button on the faceplate to enter the menu options. Turn the Multifunction knob or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll through the available options. Press the Multifunction knob or press Radio Settings to display the radio settings menu. Press this feature to make changes for radio information displayed, preset pages, Auto Volume Control, and XM Categories Restore. See Satellite Radio on page 7‑11 (if equipped), for more information about XM Categories. The Radio Settings are: Speed Dependent Volume: Select OFF, Low, Medium, or High sensitivity to automatically adjust the volume to minimize the effects of unwanted background noise that

can result from changing road surfaces, driving speeds, or open windows. This feature works best at lower volume settings where background noise is typically louder than the sound system volume. Startup Volume: Press to set the maximum volume level for startup that will be used even if a higher volume had been set when the radio was turned off. Radio Favorites: Press to select the number of FAV pages to be used in the system. Add/Remove XM Categories: Press to customize which available XM Categories are used and displayed in the system. Phone Settings See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑22 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑24 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑27 in the “Phone” section for more information on phone settings.

Vehicle Settings See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑34 for more information. Display Settings Press the Config button on the Home Page or the CONFIG button on the faceplate, then select Display Settings from the list. The following options may display: Dimming Mode: Press to change the screen background. The Automatic setting adjusts the screen background automatically depending on the exterior lighting conditions. To change the overall brightness setting for the display, use the vehicle interior lighting instrument panel illumination control.

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English and Metric Unit Conversion To change the display units between English and metric units, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑24 for more information. Cleaning the Display Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces could scratch the glass. Use only a soft cloth and do not spray cleaner directly on the system as it could affect the mechanical parts. Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or use a volatile liquid such as paint thinner; it could scratch the surface or erase the characters on the buttons.

Radio

AM-FM Radio

Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are: SRCE: Press to choose between AM, FM, XM™, if equipped, and CD. Multifunction Knob: 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 © or ¨ \ : 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 Multifunction knob to open the main radio menu for that band.

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Selecting a Band Press the SRCE button to choose AM, FM, XM, if equipped, or CD. The last station that was playing starts playing again. Selecting a Station

Seek Tuning If the radio station is not known: Briefly press s © or ¨ \ to automatically search for the next available station. If a station is not found, the radio switches to a more sensitive search level. If a station still is not found, the frequency that was last active begins to play. If the radio station is known: Press and hold s © or ¨ \ until the station on the display is reached, then release the button.

Manual Tuning Turn the Multifunction knob to select the frequency on the display.

Favorites List 1. Press the Multifunction knob. 2. Select Favorites List. 3. Select the station.

Station Lists 1. Press the Multifunction knob. 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All receivable stations in the current reception area are displayed. If a station list has not been created, an automatic station search is done.

3. Select the station.

Category Lists Most stations that broadcast an RDS program-type code specify the type of programming transmitted. Some stations change the program type code depending on the content. The system stores the RDS stations sorted by program type in the FM category list.

To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Press the Multifunction knob. 2. Select FM Category List. A list of all programming types available displays.

3. Select the programming type. A list of stations that transmit programming of the selected type displays.

4. Select the station.

The category lists are updated when the station lists are updated.

Updating Station and Category Lists If stations stored in the station list can no longer be received: 1. Press the Multifunction knob. 2. Select Update AM or FM Station List, if the stations stored in the station list are no longer received. A station search will be completed and the first station in the updated list will play.

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To cancel the station search, press the Multifunction knob. Storing a Station as a Favorite Stations from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set.

Storing Stations To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard. The stored station will begin playback.

Retrieving Stations Press the FAV 1/2/3 button to open a favorite page or to switch to another favorite page. Briefly press one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the station.

Autostore Stations AS 1/2 (Autostore): Autostore searches and stores six FM and six AM stations with the strongest signal. To use autostore: 1. Press SRCE to select FM or AM. 2. Press AS 1/2 for at least

two seconds. The radio then searches for available stations. 3. The radio automatically stores the six strongest stations found as autostore presets.

Press the AS 1/2 button to alternate between the autostore stations and favorites. AS displays on the radio when using autostore presets. Autostore does not delete previously stored favorite stations. Autostore does not function with XM radio stations.

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Satellite Radio Vehicles with an SiriusXM Satellite Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. If SiriusXM Service needs to be reactivated, the radio will display "No Subscription Please Renew" on channel XM1. For more information, contact SiriusXM at www.xmradio.com or 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.

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Control Buttons The buttons used to control the SiriusXM radio are: SRCE: Press to choose between AM, FM, XM, if equipped, and CD. Multifunction Knob: Turn to search for channels and press to navigate the available menus. INFO: Press to display additional information that may be available about the current song. s © or ¨ \ : Press to go to the previous or next channel. FAV 1/2/3: Press to open the favorites list and select favorite pages. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to select preset stations.

Adding or Removing Categories 1. From the Home Page press the

Config screen button or the CONFIG button on the faceplate.

2. Select Radio Settings from the

Config Menu list.

3. Select Add/Remove XM

Categories.

4. From the Add/Remove XM

Categories screen, select or deselect any category to be used in SiriusXM mode. A checkmark will indicate that the category is selected.

Turning SiriusXM Album Art On or Off 1. From the Home Page press the

Config screen button or the CONFIG button on the faceplate.

2. Select Radio Settings from the

Config Menu list.

3. Select XM Album Art to turn on

or off.

SiriusXM Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.

XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated. No action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your SiriusXM subscription package. Channel Unavailable: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. No Artist Info: The system is working properly. No artist information is available at this time on this channel.

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If tuned to channel 0,

If this message is

CAT Not Found: The system is working properly. There are no channels available for the selected category. XM Radio ID: this message alternates with the SiriusXM Radio eight-digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. Check Antenna: does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.

If this message

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Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cellular phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.

No Title Info: The system is working properly. No song title information is available at this time on this channel. No CAT Info: The system is working properly. No category information is available at this time on this channel. No Information: The system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. No Subscription Please Renew: The SiriusXM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at www.xmradio.com or 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. No XM Signal: The system is working properly. The vehicle may be in a location where the SiriusXM signal is being blocked. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return.

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AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM satellite radio service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals,

causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time. Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference can cause an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.

Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger in the rear window. Do not scratch the inside surface or damage the lines in the glass. If the inside surface is